Other Contraband
Three (03) dinghies with 2,068kg of Tendu leaves and 06 suspects intercepted in northwestern seas
About 3524 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves recovered in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Kandakuliya and sea area off Uchchamuni of Kalpitiya on 08th August 2024, led to the recovery of about 3524kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country via sea.
09 Aug 2024
Navy apprehends a suspect with about 689kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam
During a search operation at Erambugodella Beach in Puttalam, this morning (08th August 2024), the Navy seized approximately 689 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves being loaded onto a lorry. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect and the seizure of a dinghy and the lorry involved.
08 Aug 2024
Navy retrieves 04kg and 740g of gold from Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy at Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya on 06th August 2024, led to the recovery of a parcel weighing 04kg and 740g of gold from the depths of the lagoon. Additionally, the Navy seized a dinghy near Thorayadi beach, which is suspected to have been used for smuggling the package.
07 Aug 2024
Navy recovers commercial explosive cache from Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a cache of explosives during a search operation conducted in the South Bar area of Mannar on 05th August 2024. The explosives included 60 gelignite sticks – a type of commercial explosive, 30 non electric detonators and 350g of C4 explosives. Additionally, the Navy apprehended a cab (01) at the scene, suspected of transporting these explosive materials.
06 Aug 2024
Navy seizes a dinghy with about 749kg of dried turmeric and nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya
Navy recovers about 778kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Puttalam
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity stretching from Wellamundalama to Kolankanaththa in Puttalam in the evening of 17th July 2024 led to the recovery of about 778kg (wet weight) of dried turmeric. It is suspected that the consignment of dried turmeric was smuggled into the country via sea routes.
18 Jul 2024
Navy seizes a dinghy with over 1373kg of dried turmeric and nabs 02 suspects in Puttalam
More than 355kg of smuggled dried turmeric held
Separate search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard on the Periya Arichchal Island in the Kalpitiya Lagoon and off Pesalai, Mannar on 08th and 09th July 2024 led to the seizure of more than 355kg (wet weight) of smuggled dried turmeric. The search operations also made way to apprehend 02 suspects and confiscation of a fishing trawler.
09 Jul 2024