Other Contraband

Navy intercepts 02 dinghies with 1314kg of Kendu leaves, smuggled goods and 04 suspects in Mannar

In an operation on 06 Jun 25, the Sri Lanka Navy in the Nadukkuda sea area of Mannar, led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and seizure of 02 dinghies loaded with around 1,314kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and other items, attempting to smuggle into the country.

09 Jun 2025

Secret stash of Kendu leaves recovered from van in Puttalam

In a joint operation on the night of 05 Jun 25, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police intercepted a van in Thillayadi, Puttalam, seizing approximately 386kg of Kendu leaves, believed to have been smuggled into the country, and a van used for this racket.

09 Jun 2025

Navy takes hold of about 2,123kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 2,123kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out today (05 Jun 25) in the beach vicinity of Mohoththuwaram, Kalpitiya.

06 Jun 2025

Navy takes hold of smuggled ginger and cardamom stock in Kalpitiya Lagoon

During a search operation in the Rodapadu Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 17 May 25, the Navy seized a dinghy loaded with approximately 320kg of dried ginger and 150kg of cardamom, suspected to be smuggled goods.

19 May 2025

Navy takes hold of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 325kg in Negombo

The Navy took hold of about 325kg and 04g (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled in, during a search operation conducted in the Negombo sea area on 07 May 25.

09 May 2025

Three (03) suspects with smuggled stock of insecticides held in Kalpitiya

In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects along with a stock of smuggled insecticides, made ready for transportation, in the lagoon area of Anawasala, Kalpitiya on 02 May 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a lorry (01) set to be used in smuggling insecticides.

06 May 2025

Navy seizes approx. 643kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate search operations

Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Talaimannar, Kalpitiya and Negombo sea areas on 26 and 27 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 643kg and 380g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy.

28 Apr 2025

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