Other Contraband
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves and Cardamom, 02 suspects nabbed in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant quantity of smuggled goods, including over 1,002kg of Kendu leaves (in wet weight) and approximately 116kg of Cardamom, during a search operation conducted at the Mampuri beach area in Puttalam on 15 Mar 26. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for the illegal transfer.
19 Mar 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 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
