Drug Bust News

Two (02) suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine in Arippu

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Arippu area on 03rd September 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 31g and 400mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), made ready to sell. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used for this illegal act.

04 Sep 2024

A suspect with Kerala cannabis held in Kalpitiya

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kurighghmpiddi and Sinnakudirippuwa, Kalpitiya on 01st September 2024 led to the apprehension of a suspect with 01kg of Kerala cannabis and a single cab.

02 Sep 2024

Navy takes hold of 345kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations

The Navy took hold of 345kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted at the beach areas of Erambugodella and Kappaladi in Puttalam on 31st August 2024.

01 Sep 2024

Navy intercepts 02 dinghies and 01 traditional boat and seizes more than 1076kg of Tendu leaves

Separate search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Urimune on the Delft Island and in Kudawa Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 28th and 29th August 2024 led to the interception of 02 dinghies and 01 traditional boat with more than 1076kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves.

29 Aug 2024

Navy takes hold of more than 552 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations

The Navy took hold of over 552kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted at the Uchchamunai beach in Kalpitiya, in the sea area north of Mannar, in the beach areas of Urimunai and Velliyal belonging to the Delft Island and in the Kondachchikuda beach area of Silawathura on 25th and 27th August 2024.

28 Aug 2024

Navy takes hold of about 748kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 748.6 kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the sea area of Ippanthivu in Uchchamunai and beach area of Wellamundalama, Kalpitiya on 25th August 2024.

26 Aug 2024

Navy recovers approx. 776kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kappaladi beach area of Kalpitiya today (24th August 2024) resulted in the recovery of approx. 776kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country.

24 Aug 2024

A haul of Pregabalin capsules held in Pandaraweli, Silawathura

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the recovery of 380 Pregabalin capsules from a house in the Pandaraweli area of Silawathura on 17th August 2024.

18 Aug 2024

Navy takes hold of 208kg of Tendu leaves washed ashore in Talaimannar

The Navy took hold of about 208kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves washed ashore, during separate search operations conducted in the beach vicinity of Urumalai and Old Pier in Talaimannar on 11th and 12th August 2024.

14 Aug 2024

Navy intercepts Indian dhow with 2689kg of Tendu leaves and 03 Indian nationals in northwestern seas

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the Kudiramalei Point of northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 12th August 2024, led to the interception of an Indian dhow trespassing onto the Sri Lankan waters, with 2689kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 03 Indian nationals in connection to the incident.

13 Aug 2024