Operations News
Navy nabs 02 suspects with commercial explosives in Nilaveli

A search operation mounted by the Navy in the Red Rock beach area of Nilaveli, Trincomalee on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects with commercial explosives and seizure of a motorbike.
17 Jul 2025
Navy intercepts 03 dinghies for smuggling 1,349,640 prescription drugs in Kalpitiya seas

The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 03 dinghies for smuggling 1,349,640 prescription drugs, during a search operation conducted in the Wellamundalama sea area, Kalpitiya on 14 Jul 25. The operation also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects involved in the smuggling racket.
16 Jul 2025
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’s rapid response brought passengers aboard Perl Link safely to shore

Sri Lanka Navy promptly responded to a maritime distress of the passenger craft Perl Link, capsized at sea on 12 Jul 25, while carrying a group of local tourists from Delft Island to Kurikadduwan Jetty. Responding rapidly to the developments, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to evacuate all twelve (12) tourists and two (02) crew members on board and brought them ashore unharmed.
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 seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters

During a special search operation conducted in the wee hours of 13 Jul 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 07 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
14 Jul 2025
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 million seized in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island in Jaffna on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis.
13 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