Other Contraband

Navy's coastal vigilance thwarts smuggling bid

The Sri Lanka Navy, during search operations conducted in the Kappaladi and Redbarna areas of Kalpitiya on 11 Nov 25, seized approximately 840kg of Kendu leaves and 1,980 soap bars that had been smuggled into the country.

13 Nov 2025

Navy thwarts smuggling bid, 742kg of Kendu leaves seized in separate operations

During two separate operations in the Negombo Lagoon and Karukapane Lagoon in Chilaw on 09 and 10 Nov 25, the Navy seized about 742kg of Kendu leaves along with 03 dinghies.

12 Nov 2025

Navy nabs 03 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 1211kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended 03 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Olaithoduwai beach area, Mannar on 08 Nov 25.

10 Nov 2025

Navy nabs 04 suspects with smuggled pharmaceutical products in Kalpitiya

In a decisive blow to maritime trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a major shipment of smuggled items, a dingy and apprehended 04 suspects during a special search operation conducted in the Ippantivu and Karuwalakuda areas in Kalpitiya on 06 Nov 25.

10 Nov 2025

793kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in separate operations

The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordinated operations with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Excise Department, seized about 793kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dingy on 28 October 2025. The successful interdictions were the result of two separate search operations conducted on the Ippantivu Island, Kalpitiya and in the Maoya Lagoon, Negombo.

31 Oct 2025

Navy takes hold of 956kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Navy took hold of approx. 956kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy (01), during a search operation conducted in the coastal and sea area of Thudawa in Kalpitiya on 27 Oct 25.

28 Oct 2025

Navy takes hold of 1416kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya seas

The Navy took hold of approx. 1416kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Thalawila in Kalpitiya on 21 Oct 25.

22 Oct 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya bird smuggling bust

During a search operation conducted in the lagoon vicinity of Kimbulbokka in Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 150 pet birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.

08 Oct 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 643kg of Kendu leaves, a cab and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the town area of Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25.

08 Oct 2025

Navy foils smuggling attempt at Keeri beach, Mannar

During a search operation carried out in the early hours of 06 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect along with a dinghy and a consignment of 56,870 prescription drugs (capsules and tablets), spices and cosmetics being smuggled, in the Keeri beach area, Mannar.

06 Oct 2025