Other Contraband

Navy grabs hold of over 1162kg haul of smuggled dried turmeric with 02 suspects

The Navy managed to seize over 1162kg haul of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the island, during a special operation carried out in Ma Oya estuary, Negombo in the wee hours today (16th September 2021). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the racket.

16 Sep 2021

Navy takes hold of over 72000 illegally transported sea cucumber stock with 02 suspects

A special operation conducted by the Navy in Irukkulampiddi, Mannar this morning (12th September 2021), led to the seizure of a stock of about 72542 sea cucumbers being transported by illegal means. The operation also made way to nab 02 suspects in connection to this unlawful act.

12 Sep 2021

Navy apprehends 05 suspects with smuggled dried turmeric and other contraband

During special operations conducted in beach areas of Thudawa, Kalpitiya and Arippu, Mannar on the midnight of 10th September and this morning (11th September 2021), the Navy managed to seize over 1628kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric and Electronic wiring accessories. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and 02 dinghies used for the smuggling attempts.

11 Sep 2021

Navy gets hold of over 1136kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 05 suspects

Special operations conducted by the Navy in seas off Gurunagar, Jaffna and Arippu, Silawathura on 09th and 10th September 2021, led to the seizure of over 1136kg stock of smuggled dried turmeric and apprehension of 05 suspects together with 02 dinghies used for the racket.

10 Sep 2021

Navy seizes a stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 02 suspects in Silawathura

The Navy seized another stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing approx. 1172kg, during a special operation conducted in seas off Sawaripuram, Silawathura this morning (09th September 2021). The operation also made way to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy used for the illegal act.

09 Sep 2021

Navy apprehends 04 suspects with about 1026kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya

A special operation conducted by the Navy in Eththale, Kalpitiya this morning (05th September 2021) made way to the seizure of about 1026kg of dried turmeric stock attempted to be smuggled in. The Navy also collared 04 suspects and took hold of 02 dinghies in connection to the incident.

05 Sep 2021

Navy takes hold of over 2023kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Negombo lagoon

Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize a stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing over 2023kg, during special operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 31st August 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies involved in these smuggling attempts.

01 Sep 2021

Over 1500kg of smuggled dried turmeric stock and 05 suspects held in separate operations

Special operations conducted by the Navy in Pichchanikulam area, Silawathura and on Ippanthivu Island in Kalpitiya this morning (27th August 2021) made way to the recovery of about 1599kg of dried turmeric hidden away by smugglers. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and a cab in connection to one of the above incidents.

27 Aug 2021

Navy takes hold of over 1377kg of smuggled dried turmeric during operations in 03 days

Special operations conducted by the Navy at the beach of Arippu in Mannar and lagoon area of Kalpitiya on 22nd, 23rd and 24th August 2021 led to the recovery of about 1377kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in.

25 Aug 2021

Navy seizes over 235kg consignment of smuggled dried turmeric at Oluthuduwai beach

Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize over 235kg consignment of smuggled dried turmeric, during a special operation conducted in Oluthuduwai beach area, Mannar on 21st August 2021.

21 Aug 2021