The Navy apprehended 03 suspects with 7. 48g of heroin, 29.86g of methamphetamine (ice) and 3.651kg of Kerala cannabis as well as seizure of a motorbike during coordinated operations conducted with the Police from 26 May to 12 Jun 25.

In separate search operations conducted by the Navy from 26 May to 07 Jun 25, seventy-six (76) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations. The operations also made way for the seizure of 20 dinghies employed for these illegal practices.

In a swift and lifesaving effort, the Sri Lanka Navy on 08 Jun 25 facilitated the emergency transfer of a heart patient requiring urgent medical attention. The timely intervention ensured the patient was rushed to the Kalpitiya Base Hospital from the Baththalangunduwa Island.

In an operation on 06 Jun 25, the Sri Lanka Navy in the Nadukkuda sea area of Mannar, led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and seizure of 02 dinghies loaded with around 1,314kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and other items, attempting to smuggle into the country.

In a joint operation on the night of 05 Jun 25, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police intercepted a van in Thillayadi, Puttalam, seizing approximately 386kg of Kendu leaves, believed to have been smuggled into the country, and a van used for this racket.

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 2,123kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out today (05 Jun 25) in the beach vicinity of Mohoththuwaram, Kalpitiya.

A search operation conducted by the Navy today (04 Jun 25) led to the seizure of a dinghy with about 600kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in the coastal waters of Alankuda, Kalpitiya.

Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Kalmunai Point of Pooneryn and Sampakulam, Jaffna on 30 May 25 led to the seizure of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 1316kg.

In separate search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 20 to 25 May 25, twenty-six (26) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Kokkuthuduwai, Thiriyaya, Nayaru, Mankerni, Waleithoddam, Kuduirippu, Pulleyaradi, Vavunativu and Kanankuda. The individuals were caught while engaging in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized fishing gear.

Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 25 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 252kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, 12.75g of Kerala cannabis and 3g and 155mg of methamphetamine (ice). Additionally, six (06) suspects were apprehended in connection with the illegal activities.