Drug Bust News
Three (03) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 47 million held in northern seas

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area off Kovilan, Kareinagar in Jaffna on 27 Jun 25 resulted in the interception of a dinghy (01) with approx. 209kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the smuggling racket.
29 Jun 2025
Naval operations seize assortment of tobacco products and narcotic substance
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 120 million seized with 03 suspects in northern waters
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 129 million seized with 04 suspects in northern waters
Two (02) suspects held with cannabis
Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling a haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 06 suspects

Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on 11 Apr 25, apprehending 06 suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 77kg and 484g of heroin and 42kg and 334g of methamphetamine (Ice). The consignment, which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to the PNB for onward legal action on 12 Apr.
12 Apr 2025
Two suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 82 million arrested in Pitipana, Negombo
Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling massive haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 07 suspects

Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on the morning of 05 Apr 25, apprehending seven (07) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 191kg and 752g of heroin and 671kg and 452g of methamphetamine (ice). The consignment which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to the PNB for onward legal action.
06 Apr 2025