Other Contraband
A person apprehended in Trincomalee for possession of commercial explosives
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with smuggled dried sea cucumber and contraband items in Kalpitiya
Navy takes hold of smuggled dried sea cucumber and contraband in Kalpitiya seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off Sinnaarichchalai, Kalpitiya on the night of 18th May 2023, led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with about 193kg (wet weight) of dried sea cucumber and several other contraband items being smuggled. The Navy also seized a dinghy used by the suspects, for this illegal act.
19 May 2023
Navy apprehends 07 suspects in Mannar seas for possession of Water Gel sticks
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 individuals who were preparing to engage in fishing with explosive, during a search operation conducted off Vankalai, Mannar on 08th May 2023. The search operation also led to the seizure of 10 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 18 non-electric detonators, diving gear and 01 dinghy.
09 May 2023
Navy recovers 50 commercial explosive sticks from Allappiddi, Jaffna
Two suspects with 58 Water Gel Sticks nabbed in Trincomalee
The Navy and Police nabbed 02 suspects with 58 Water Gel Sticks - a type of commercial explosive and 100 detonators, during a special search operation conducted at the Trincomalee Bus Stand on 18th March 2023. The apprehension was made when the suspects were transferring these items by a three-wheeler.
19 Mar 2023
