A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kaddaikadu beach area of Veththalakerni on 05th January 2024, led to the recovery of Kerala cannabis weighing over 53kg (wet weight).

The Navy recovered a haul of Tendu leaves weighing about 118kg (wet weight), adrift in Ambalangoda sea area, during a patrol carried out in the sea area on 05th January 2024.

The Sri Lanka Navy, since 31st of December 2023, has mobilized its relief teams in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams continue to provide assistance to students taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination and address the daily requirements of impacted communities.