Operations News
496kg of ginger and 515 pairs of slippers attempted to be smuggled seized in Norochcholei

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Alankuda sea area of Norochcholei on 01 Feb 25 led to the seizure of about 496kg of dried ginger and 515 pairs of shoes, attempted to be smuggled into the island. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects along with a dinghy.
02 Feb 2025
Navy thwarts smuggling racket; over 1670kg of Kendu leaves seized

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 1670kg and 500g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy, during a search operation conducted off Kepumgoda, Negombo on 01 Jan 25.
02 Feb 2025
A suspect held with Kerala cannabis in Navadankulama

The Sri Lanka Navy and Madurankuliya Police nabbed a suspect (1) with about 1kg and 585g of Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted in Navadankulama, Baththuluoya on 31 Jan 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used to peddle narcotic substance.
01 Feb 2025
Navy assists Ports Authority fire brigade to extinguish sudden container fire at Bandaranaike Quay, Colombo Port

The fire brigade of the Ports Authority, Colombo sprang into action to extinguish a fire that erupted unexpectedly in a container at the terminal of Bandaranaike Quay IV (BQ IV) in the Port of Colombo on the night of 30 Jan 25. A Sri Lanka Navy's firefighting team from the Western Naval Command also rendered assistance in these efforts.
31 Jan 2025
A suspect apprehended with 3492 conch shells in Talaimannar

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force led to the apprehension of a suspect with 3492 conch shells, made ready for sale, in the Pesalai area, Talaimannar on 27 Jan 25.
28 Jan 2025
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat with 13 Indian fishermen poaching in northern waters

The Northern Naval Command observed a cluster of Indian fishing boats poaching in the Sri Lankan waters off Valvettithurai, Jaffna in the dark hours of 27 Jan 25 around 2200 hrs. Subsequently, the Northern Naval Command mounted a special operation to send away those fishing boats from the island waters, deploying naval craft. During this operation, the Navy seized an Indian fishing boat continued to remain in Sri Lankan waters, while marshalling illegal fishing activities and collecting the fishing harvest. The operation also led to the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen aboard the fishing boat.
28 Jan 2025
A suspect apprehended with 132 chank shells in Jaffna

The Navy apprehended a suspect who was transferring 132 chank shells without a valid license, during a search operation conducted in Ponnalei, Jaffna on 26 Jan 25. The operation also led to the seizure of a motorbike used for this illegal act.
27 Jan 2025
A suspect arrested with Crystal Methamphetamine in Kalpitiya

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Police in Palliwasalthurai, Kalpitiya resulted in the arrest of a suspect with 3g and 80mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) on 26 Jan 25.
27 Jan 2025
Navy nabs 03 persons for spearfishing off Colombo Port

The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special search operation conducted off the coast of the Colombo Port on 25 Jan 25, apprehended three (03) individuals engaged in illegal fishing activities using spear guns, along with a dinghy (01).
26 Jan 2025
Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 34 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during special operations conducted in the sea area north of Mannar on 25 and 26 Jan 25.
26 Jan 2025