The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 36 individuals along with a haul of 1750 Nos sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the sea of Illuppukadawai, Mannar in the dark hours of 30 Mar 26. The search operation also led to the seizure of 06 dinghies and diving gear used for this illegal act.

The Sri Lanka Navy ward off a smuggling attempt in the seas of Kirimundalama, Kalpitiya on 31 Mar 26, seizing about 98kg haul of cardamom and apprehending 02 individuals involved in the illegal transfer.