Drug Bust News
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
Navy recovers approx. 776kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya
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
Three (03) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 70 million held in Kilinochchi
About 1,276kg of smuggled Tendu leaves recovered in Kalpitiya
Navy takes hold of about 1780kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Negombo
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Dadugama lagoon area of Negombo in the evening of 24th July 2024 resulted in the seizure of about 1780kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehension of 02 suspects. Additionally, the Navy also confiscated 06 dinghies used for the racket.
25 Jul 2024
