The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard intercepted 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehended Indian fishermen, during a special operation conducted off the Delft Island on 08th December 2024.

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 126kg and 300g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Delft Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 07th December 2024.

The Navy and Police arrested an individual (1) for the unlawful possession of about 881 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Thaleithurai area of Delft Island on 06th December 2024.

The Navy seized about 555kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy, during separate operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon and Handala sea area on 06th December 2024.

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 45kg and 500g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Delft Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 05th December 2024.

The Navy provided diving assistance on 1st and 4th December 2024 to repair the sluice and emergency gates of the Namal Oya Tank in the Inginiyagala Divisional Secretariat, Ampara, and the sluice gate of the Borapola Tank in the Mahaoya Divisional Secretariat.

The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 14 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 04th December 2024.

The Navy seized about 188kg and 455g of Kerala cannabis from a dinghy, during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Guru Nagar, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (04th December 2024).

During search operations on 02nd and 03rd December 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 12 individuals involved in illegal fishing activities in the sea area of Nilaveli and the beach area of Punnayadi in Trincomalee. These activities included the use of unauthorized fishing nets and light coarse fishing techniques. Additionally, the operations resulted in the seizure of four (04) dinghies and one (01) traditional boat.

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehension of 18 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters. This special operation was conducted off Veththalakerni, Jaffna on 02nd December 2024. When the apprehension was made, the fishing boat had crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line by approximately 30 nautical miles, entering Sri Lankan waters.