Other Contraband

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

Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 405kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Thudawa sea area, Kalpitiya, on 03 Oct 25.

04 Oct 2025

Vigilance of Navy foils gold smuggling attempt in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Arichchal in Kalpitiya on 01 Oct 25, led to the interception of a dinghy with 02 suspects, attempting to smuggle about 04kg and 454g of gold

01 Oct 2025

Suspect held with 1618 foreign fags in Wellaweediya

In a coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police, a suspect was arrested with 1618 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale at a retail shop. The raid took place in Wellaweediya, Colombo on 30 Sep 25.

01 Oct 2025

Coordinated operation nets two suspects with prohibited fishing gear

During a coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Jaffna on 29 Sep 25, two suspects were arrested along with 857 unauthorized fishing nets which had been made ready for sale.

30 Sep 2025

Coastline sting nets smuggled goods along with a suspect

In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police arrested a suspect with smuggled stocks of Kendu leaves weighing more than 835kg, pesticide weighing over 635kg and 03 dinghies, at the Morawala beach, Negombo on 24 Sep 25

26 Sep 2025