Other Contraband

Over 1307kg haul of Kendu leaves seized during separate operations

Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy with the Excise Department in the beach and sea areas of Puttalam and Kalpitiya from 30 Jun to 10 Jul 25 led to the seizure of approx. 1307kg of Kendu leaves smuggled into the island. The operations also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the illegal acts.

14 Jul 2025

Navy takes hold of a large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Akkarayanativu area, Puttalam on 12 Jul 25 led to the seizure of Kendu leaves weighing approx. 1330kg and 300g, suspected to be smuggled in.

14 Jul 2025

Navy apprehends 04 suspects with smuggled spices, medicine and cosmetic products in Devils Point

During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Devils Point, Kilinochchi on 11 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of a stock of spices, medicine and cosmetic products which have been made ready for distribution. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 cabs.

12 Jul 2025

Navy seizes over 485kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Talaimannar

A search operation conducted by the Navy on 29 Jun 25 led to the seizure of a dinghy with a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 485kg, at the Old Pier beach area in Talaimannar.

07 Jul 2025

Navy seizes smuggled pesticides and seeds in Puttalam and Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant haul of smuggled pesticide materials and seeds during operations conducted in Puttalam and Kalpitiya from 20 to 30 Jun 25. The separate operations also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies and a lorry.

07 Jul 2025

Navy apprehends 02 individuals in Kalladi seas for transferring dried sea cucumbers exceeding permitted limit

During a special search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended two individuals for illegally transporting approx. 673kg of dried sea cucumbers far exceeding the permitted limit in the Kalladi sea area, Kalpitiya on 05 Jul 25.

06 Jul 2025

Relentless naval surveillance takes hold of 91kg of dried ginger and footwear attempted to be smuggled

During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Baththalangunduwa, Kalpitiya on 03 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of 91kg (wet weight) of dried ginger and 238 pairs of footwear attempted to smuggle.

04 Jul 2025

Navy nabs 03 suspects with 979kg of smuggled ginger in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Eththalai Lagoon area of Kalpitiya on 01 Jul 25 led to the interception of 03 dinghies for smuggling 979kg consignment of dried ginger. The search also resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the illegal act.

02 Jul 2025

Navy foils smuggling racket of pet birds, 02 suspects apprehended in Mannar

During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Nadukuda in Mannar on 30 Jun 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 65 pet birds (pigeons) and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.

02 Jul 2025

A suspect nabbed with foreign cigarette stock

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police resulted in the arrest of a suspect with about 3200 foreign-manufactured cigarettes, in the Udaperadeniya area of Kandy on 16 Jun 25.

25 Jun 2025