Other Contraband

A suspect arrested with 3000 foreign fags in Puttalam

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Police in Puttalam on 30 Mar 25 led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale.

01 Apr 2025

A suspect apprehended with 3000 foreign fags in Colombo

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau in the Fort area of Colombo on 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale.

04 Mar 2025

Three suspects with 426kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Karuwalakuda and Sinna Arichchai, Kalpitiya on the night of 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects for smuggling about 426kg of Kendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies used for this illegal act.

04 Mar 2025

A suspect held with 2137 conch shells in Kalpitiya

The Navy intercepted a suspect (01) attempting to transport approximately 2,137 undersized conch shells in a dinghy during a search operation off Paramunei, Kalpitiya, on 14th January 2025.

15 Jan 2025

Navy seizes more than 864kg of Tendu leaves being smuggled in Negombo lagoon

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Negombo lagoon in the dark hours of 13th January 2025 led to the seizure of more than 864kg of smuggled Tendu leaves. During this operation, the Navy also held 02 dinghies employed for this racket.

15 Jan 2025

A suspect held with 881 conch shells on Delft Island

The Navy and Police arrested an individual (1) for the unlawful possession of about 881 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Thaleithurai area of Delft Island on 06th December 2024.

07 Dec 2024

Navy seizes about 555kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehends 03 suspects

The Navy seized about 555kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy, during separate operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon and Handala sea area on 06th December 2024.

07 Dec 2024

About 733kg of smuggled Tendu leaves recovered in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Mohoththuwaram in Kalpitiya on 01st December 2024, led to the recovery of about 733kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country via sea.

02 Dec 2024

A dinghy with 400kg of Tendu leaves held in Negombo

The Navy found a dinghy (01) loaded with about 400kg of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the Basiyawaththa area of Negombo lagoon on 25th September 2024.

27 Sep 2024

Navy takes hold of approx. 506kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations

The Navy took hold of about 506kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the beach areas of Puttalam and Mannar on 20th September 2024.

21 Sep 2024