Other Contraband

Navy seizes fleet of illegal sand mining boats near Upparu Bridge

In an operation on 13 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy held five (05) dinghies, loaded with illegally mined sand along the Mahaweli River, near the Upparu Bridge.

15 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of approx. 621kg of Kendu leaves from Negombo seas

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 621kg of Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out in the sea area off Negombo on 12 Jan 26.

14 Jan 2026

Two (02) suspects nabbed with foreign fags intended for illegal sale

During a coordinated operation mounted on 08 Jan 26 in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes.

09 Jan 2026

Navy intercepts dinghy with approx. 554kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Lunuwila seas

In a search operation mounted on 03 Jan 26 in the seas off Luniwila of Vennappuwa, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling attempt, seizing approx. 554kg of Kendu leaves, 01 dinghy and apprehending 02 suspects.

06 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of about 224kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo

During a search operation carried out on 01 Jan 26 in the lagoon area of Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 224kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

03 Jan 2026

A suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks

In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect (01) on 31 Dec 25.

02 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of 1740kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw seas

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a 1740kg haul of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 10 Dec 25.

13 Dec 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspects with a stock of Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of Kendu leaves, weighing about 542kg, and apprehended two suspects (02) and a cab, during a search operation in Puttalam on 09 Dec 25.

11 Dec 2025

Navy takes hold of about 1292kg of Kendu leaves in Mannar

During a search operation on the morning of 14 Dec 25 in the Erukkalampiddi beach area, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a cab which was ready to illegally transport approximately 1,292kg of Kendu leaves.

11 Dec 2025

Navy seizes large stock of foreign cigarettes off Delft

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial haul of foreign cigarettes and other cosmetic and wearable items during a search operation conducted in seas south of Delft, Jaffna, on 03 Dec 25.

05 Dec 2025