Other Contraband
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
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