Other Contraband

A suspect nabbed with 600 foreign fags in Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 22 Apr 25 at the Anuradhapura Junction of Trincomalee led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of 600 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale.

25 Apr 2025

Navy seizes smuggled cosmetic products in waters north of Mannar

In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of smuggled cosmetic products adrift in the Kiranchi sea area, north of Mannar on 16 Apr 25.

17 Apr 2025

Navy apprehends 06 suspects with 145kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in Udappuwa

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach and sea areas of Karukapane, Udappuwa on 13 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 145kg of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During these operations, the Navy also apprehended 06 suspects in connection to the act of smuggling.

15 Apr 2025

A suspect apprehended with over 1142kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai

A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Norochcholai on 10 Apr 25 resulted in the interception of a cab, while smuggling about 1142kg and 700g of dried turmeric. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to this smuggling act.

11 Apr 2025

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