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Navy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bustNavy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bust

During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Sirithoppuwa in Mannar on 10 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 91 birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.

11 Sep 2025

Navy nets more than 833kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of Kendu leaves weighing over 833kg, along with 02 dinghies and 02 suspects, during search operations conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 08 and 15 Aug 25.

21 Aug 2025

Naval vigilance foils illegal haul of agrochemicals

Strengthened naval security and intelligence led to the apprehension of a suspect whilst transporting a stock of smuggled agrochemicals in the Ethathalai area, Puttalam, on the night of 19 Aug 25.

20 Aug 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspect with a large haul of smuggled Kendu leaves and foreign fags in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the lagoon area of Serakkuliya, Kalpitiya on 12 Aug 25 led to the interception of 02 dinghies for smuggling approx. 1,180kg consignment of Kendu leaves and 20,000 foreign cigarettes. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to the illegal act.

13 Aug 2025

Over 1590kg haul of Kendu leaves seized during separate naval operations

Search operations conducted by the Navy in the Negombo, Puttalam and Kalpitiya areas from 01 to 10 Aug 25 led to the seizure of over 1590kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. The operations also resulted in the apprehension of 01 suspect and 02 dinghies in connection to the illegal acts.

12 Aug 2025

Navy recovers large stocks of smuggled Kendu leaves and dried ginger during separate operations in Negombo

The Sri Lanka Navy, during separate search operations in the coastal areas of Kuttiduwa and Kudapaduwa in Negombo on 29 Jul 25, took hold of over 1285kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, more than 604kg of dried ginger and a box of medicinal tubes. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies used for the act of smuggling.

30 Jul 2025

Relentless naval surveillance leads to seize smuggled Kendu leaves, agrochemicals and spices with 08 suspects

The Navy took hold of about 2399kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, 35kg of cardamom and a stock of agrochemicals, during separate operations in multiple locations of Kalpitiya, Silawathura and Uchchamunai areas from 20 to 22 Jul 25. The operations also led to the apprehension of 04 dinghies and 08 suspects in connection to the illegal activities.

24 Jul 2025

Ten (10) suspects with assortment of narcotic and tobacco products held during coordinated operations

In a series of coordinated operations from 05 to 19 July 2025, the Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Police, Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and the Police Special Task Force, arrested 10 suspects. The joint search operations, conducted in Kadugannawa, Aladeniya, and Daulagala in Kandy, as well as Katunayake and Nilaveli areas, led to the seizure of an assortment of narcotic and tobacco products which included 10g and 40mg of methamphetamine, 11,860 foreign cigarettes, 264 prescription drugs, 33 bottles of foreign liquor, 5kg and 600g of kush and 104kg of Kerala cannabis.

21 Jul 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled pesticide and spices in Kalpitiya

A search operation mounted by the Navy on 17 Jul 25 in the Ippanthivu sea area, Kalpitiya led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with a stock of pesticide and spices, attempted to be smuggled. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a traditional boat used for this smuggling attempt.

21 Jul 2025

Navy takes hold of approx. 750kg of Kendu leaves in separate operations

Separate operations led by the Navy on 16 and 17 Jul 25 in Serakkuliya, Kalpitiya and Gangewadiya, Puttalam made way for the recovery of about 750kg of Kendu leaves and seizure of a dinghy.

20 Jul 2025