Other Contraband

A consignment of Kendu leaves held in Kalpitiya

In a coordinated search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the assistance of Police, seized a significant stock (approx. 617kg) of Kendu leaves and a cab (01) in the Kudawa area of Kalpitiya on 14 Jan 25.

17 Jan 2026

Navy nabs 03 suspects in northern waters for bird smuggling racket

During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Kachchativu, Jaffna on 14 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 237 pet birds and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.

15 Jan 2026

Navy seizes fleet of illegal sand mining boats near Upparu Bridge

In an operation on 13 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy held five (05) dinghies, loaded with illegally mined sand along the Mahaweli River, near the Upparu Bridge.

15 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of approx. 621kg of Kendu leaves from Negombo seas

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 621kg of Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out in the sea area off Negombo on 12 Jan 26.

14 Jan 2026

Two (02) suspects nabbed with foreign fags intended for illegal sale

During a coordinated operation mounted on 08 Jan 26 in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes.

09 Jan 2026

Navy intercepts dinghy with approx. 554kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Lunuwila seas

In a search operation mounted on 03 Jan 26 in the seas off Luniwila of Vennappuwa, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling attempt, seizing approx. 554kg of Kendu leaves, 01 dinghy and apprehending 02 suspects.

06 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of about 224kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo

During a search operation carried out on 01 Jan 26 in the lagoon area of Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 224kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

03 Jan 2026

A suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks

In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect (01) on 31 Dec 25.

02 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of 1740kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw seas

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a 1740kg haul of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 10 Dec 25.

13 Dec 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspects with a stock of Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of Kendu leaves, weighing about 542kg, and apprehended two suspects (02) and a cab, during a search operation in Puttalam on 09 Dec 25.

11 Dec 2025