Other Contraband
A consignment of smuggled goods apprehended in Kalpitiya
Navy takes hold of over 989kg of smuggled dried turmeric in northern waters
Navy renders assistance to apprehend foreign cigarettes and tobacco products made ready to be sold illegally
Two suspects held with 1266kg of smuggled cardamom in Puttalam
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Ettalai, Puttalam on 15th January 2023 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 02 cabs loaded with about 1266kg of smuggled cardamom and 40kg of insecticide. The smuggled consignment of cardamom and insecticide has been made ready to be distributed by cabs, when they were arrested.
17 Jan 2023
Two (02) suspects collected money for illegal immigration racket held in Negombo
Navy seizes petrol stock worth over Rs. 900,000 in Kalpitiya
Navy nabs 03 suspects with smuggled gold worth over Rs. 09 million in Pesalai
Sri Lanka Navy seized about 470 g of gold and a conch shell (Valampuri) attempted to be smuggled from the country, during a special operation carried out in seas off Kurusapadu in Pesalai, Mannar in the dark hours of 25th July 2022. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the racket.
26 Jul 2022