The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies with a consignment of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a special operation carried out in the sea area of Negombo today (17th December 2023). The apprehended stock of Tendu leaves weighed over 1143kg. The Navy also nabbed 04 suspects in connection to the illegal act.

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 persons for illegally transporting dried sea cucumber, during a special operation conducted in Mannar seas in the wee hours of 16th December 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and over 808kg of dried sea cucumber.