Other Contraband
Three (03) suspects with smuggled stock of insecticides held in Kalpitiya

In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects along with a stock of smuggled insecticides, made ready for transportation, in the lagoon area of Anawasala, Kalpitiya on 02 May 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a lorry (01) set to be used in smuggling insecticides.
06 May 2025
Navy apprehends 06 suspects with 145kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in Udappuwa

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach and sea areas of Karukapane, Udappuwa on 13 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 145kg of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During these operations, the Navy also apprehended 06 suspects in connection to the act of smuggling.
15 Apr 2025
A suspect apprehended with over 1142kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai

A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Norochcholai on 10 Apr 25 resulted in the interception of a cab, while smuggling about 1142kg and 700g of dried turmeric. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to this smuggling act.
11 Apr 2025