Operations News
Navy takes hold of over 839kg of heroin, methamphetamine and hashish in southern waters

The Sri Lanka Navy continues to carry out extensive operations to curb the smuggling of narcotics into the country, in its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safer nation. Acting on credible information, the Navy conducted a special operation in the southern seas on the morning of 14 Oct 25 and recovered fifty-one (51) sacks containing 839kg of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice) and hashish, which had been abandoned at sea. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) together with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, inspected the seized narcotics upon their transfer to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour.
15 Oct 2025
Forty-five (45) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing

In separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Police STF from 29 Sep to 07 Oct 25, forty-five (45) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 11 dinghies, 02 canoes and 01 cab in multiple locations across the island.
13 Oct 2025
Navy seizes 05 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters

During operations conducted on 08 and wee hours of 09 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 05 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 47 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
09 Oct 2025
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya bird smuggling bust

During a search operation conducted in the lagoon vicinity of Kimbulbokka in Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 150 pet birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.
08 Oct 2025
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 643kg of Kendu leaves, a cab and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the town area of Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25.
08 Oct 2025
Navy foils smuggling attempt at Keeri beach, Mannar

During a search operation carried out in the early hours of 06 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect along with a dinghy and a consignment of 56,870 prescription drugs (capsules and tablets), spices and cosmetics being smuggled, in the Keeri beach area, Mannar.
06 Oct 2025
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 405kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Thudawa sea area, Kalpitiya, on 03 Oct 25.
04 Oct 2025
Vigilance of Navy foils gold smuggling attempt in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Arichchal in Kalpitiya on 01 Oct 25, led to the interception of a dinghy with 02 suspects, attempting to smuggle about 04kg and 454g of gold
01 Oct 2025
Suspect held with 1618 foreign fags in Wellaweediya

In a coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police, a suspect was arrested with 1618 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale at a retail shop. The raid took place in Wellaweediya, Colombo on 30 Sep 25.
01 Oct 2025
Coordinated operation nets two suspects with prohibited fishing gear

During a coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Jaffna on 29 Sep 25, two suspects were arrested along with 857 unauthorized fishing nets which had been made ready for sale.
30 Sep 2025