Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (23rd March 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Analaitivu and Kovilan, Jaffna. ...
2023-03-23
A person held for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Office of Mullaitivu Fisheries Inspector in Thuduwa area, Pulmoddai on 22nd March 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect engaged in illegal fishing without valid pass. Along with the suspect, a dinghy and fishing equipment used for the illegal act were also taken into custody....
2023-03-22
Smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves seized off Wennappuwa
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Wennappuwa led to the seizure of over 379kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves in the wee hours of 22nd March 2023. The consignment of Kendu leaves, which is suspected to have been smuggled via sea, was adrift in waters when it was recovered by the Navy. ...
2023-03-22
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing in northern waters
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing, during a search operation conducted off Chundikulam, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (21st March 2023). The Navy also seized 03 dinghies and fishing gear used for this illegal fishing practice....
2023-03-21
Two suspects with 58 Water Gel Sticks nabbed in Trincomalee
The Navy and Police nabbed 02 suspects with 58 Water Gel Sticks - a type of commercial explosive and 100 detonators, during a special search operation conducted at the Trincomalee Bus Stand on 18th March 2023. The apprehension was made when the suspects were transferring these items by a three-wheeler....
2023-03-19
Navy recovers 28 Water Gel Sticks from Kolombuthurei beach, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in Kolombuthurei beach, Jaffna led to the recovery of 28 Water Gel Sticks - a type of commercial explosive on 17th March 2023. ...
2023-03-18
A suspect held with 2000 foreign cigarettes in Ja-Ela
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police arrested a person who was transferring 2000 foreign cigarettes to sell, during a special search operation conducted in Ja-Ela area on 17th March 2023. ...
2023-03-18
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing in Mullaitivu seas
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Office of Assistant Director of Fisheries (ADF) in Mullaitivu led to the apprehension of 02 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing off Alampil, Mullaitivu in the dark hours of 16th March 2023. During the operation, the Navy also seized 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal act....
2023-03-17
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Mannar
The Navy apprehended 08 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the sea areas of Silawathura and Vankalai of Mannar, during separate operations carried out in the early hours of 13th March 2023. The special operations also led to seize 814 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 02 dinghies. ...
2023-03-14
Navy takes hold of over 1128kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a Freezer Truck loaded with over 1128kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special search operation conducted in Mukkuthoduwawa beach area, Puttalam in the dark hours of 13th March 2023. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to the incident. The apprehended suspect, along with the Freezer Truck loaded with Kendu leaves, was handed over to the Customs Preventive Office – Katunayake for onward legal action. ...
2023-03-14
Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler suspected of involvement in human smuggling in eastern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a multiday fishing trawler, suspected of involvement in human smuggling, in the wee hours of 12th March 2023. The apprehension was made in the eastern seas off Nilaveli, Trincomalee and the Navy also nabbed 03 suspects aboard in this operation. ...
2023-03-13
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (12th March 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 16 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters northeast of Veththalakeni and off the Analativu Island....
2023-03-12
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 41 Mn street value in Madagal, Jaffna
A foot patrol conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Madagal in Jaffna led to the seizure of over 126kg of Kerala cannabis on the night of 10th March 2023....
2023-03-11
Navy renders towing assistance to distressed local fishing trawler in eastern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered towing assistance to a distressed local multiday fishing trawler in eastern seas and guided it safely to the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour today (10th March 2023). In coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo established at the Navy Headquarters, this SAR operation was mounted to rescue 06 fishermen on the fishing trawler which was in distress, due to a mechanical failure, about 54 nautical miles (about 100km) off the eastern coast. ...
2023-03-10
Three (03) suspects with over 03kg of Kerala cannabis held in Talaimannar
A combined search operation conducted by the Navy and Police at the Old Pier area of Talaimannar on 09th March 2023 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in possession of over 03 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. ...
2023-03-10