Other Contraband

Navy takes hold of about 360kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo seas

During a search operation carried out on 26 Feb 26 in the sea area of Pitipana, Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized approx. 360kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

03 Mar 2026

Navy seizes 882kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of over 882kg of Kendu leaves and a cab during separate search operations conducted in the Anawasala and Mohoththuwaram areas of Kalpitiya on 25 Feb 26

27 Feb 2026

Assortment of smuggled items seized in coordinated operations

In a coordinated effort on 21 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard conducted separate search operations in the sea areas off Chilaw and Thoduwawa, leading to a significant seizure of smuggled items and the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy (01). Among the seized items were; over 992kg of Kendu leaves, 140,000 foreign cigarettes and pesticide.

24 Feb 2026

Navy and Coast Guard nab duo with 1407kg Kendu leaves

In a joint operation conducted on 17 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized over 1407kg of Kendu leaves, apprehending 02 suspects and seizing a lorry (01).

18 Feb 2026

Navy busts illegal operation, seizes tobacco products & assortment of smuggled items in Daluwa

During a search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Puttalam on 12 Feb 26, a stock of 86800 mini-cigars, over 1250kg of Kendu leaves, 132 parcels of processed Kendu leaves, 103kg of charcoal, 1594 packets of shampoo were taken into custody along with a lorry (01) and one suspect (01).

13 Feb 2026

Navy takes hold of over 300kg of Kendu leaves from Marawila seas

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 300kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves during a search operation in the sea area off Marawila on 07 Feb 26.

10 Feb 2026

A suspect nabbed for illegal possession of 1158 conch shells

In a coordinated operation on 25 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Fisheries Inspectorate of Mannar apprehended an individual (01) for the illegal possession of a significant stock (1158) of undersized conch shells in the Irukkalampiddi area.

27 Jan 2026

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