Operations News
A suspect apprehended with 3000 foreign fags in Colombo

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau in the Fort area of Colombo on 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale.
04 Mar 2025
Three suspects with 426kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Karuwalakuda and Sinna Arichchai, Kalpitiya on the night of 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects for smuggling about 426kg of Kendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies used for this illegal act.
04 Mar 2025
Navy apprehends 17 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in northern seas

The Navy apprehended 17 persons for their involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers, during a search operation carried out off the ‘K’ Point and in the sea of Vinayasodi, Jaffna in the dark hours of 01 Mar 25. The operation also led to the seizure of 4255 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and 04 dinghies.
03 Mar 2025
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 78 million in northern waters

A special search operation conducted by the Navy in waters north of the Analathivu Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 03 Mar 25, resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects with a stock of Kerala cannabis, weighing over 197kg. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy employed for this illegal act.
03 Mar 2025
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 12 million held in Mannar

A search operation conducted by the Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Marichchakatti area of Mannar led to the arrest of a suspect with over 31kg of Kerala cannabis on 02 Mar 25.
03 Mar 2025
Navy responds to bring ashore critically ill fisherman for urgent treatment

The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore a critically ill fisherman and transfer him to the General Hospital, Trincomalee for urgent medical attention on 01 Mar 25. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler which was off the east coast of Trincomalee.
02 Mar 2025
Navy nabs 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices

The Navy apprehended 07 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kinniya, Sinnaweli, Sallimunei, Nandikadal, and Vankalai from 19 to 24 Feb 25. The individuals had engaged in night diving and used explosives, when they were apprehended. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 02 fishing boats, 65 unauthorized nets, 04 detonators, 02 gelignite sticks and 04 safety fuses.
28 Feb 2025
Navy seizes 05 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy seized 05 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 32 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 22 and wee hours of 23 Feb 25.
23 Feb 2025
Navy nabs 07 suspects with narcotics in special search operations in past two weeks

Separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Police and Police STF from 03 to 19 Feb 25 in Silawathura, Wilpattu, Cod Bay in Trincomalee as well as Kimbula Ela and Kovil Road in Modara led to the arrest of 07 suspects with an assortment of narcotic substances. Among the apprehended items were; 20g of Kerala cannabis, 1050mg of ‘Mawa’ drug, and 26g and 376mg of methamphetamine (Ice).
21 Feb 2025
Seventeen (17) individuals apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

The Navy apprehended 17 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kokkadi, Nandikadal, Mullaitivu, Anawasala, Sinnapadu and Kadeikadu from 03 to 19 Feb 25. The individuals had engaged in fishing using explosives, fishing with unauthorized nets sans valid license and illegal night diving, when the apprehensions were made. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 12 fishing boats, 01 motorbike, 156 unauthorized fishing nets, 184 sea cucumbers and 22 conch shells.
21 Feb 2025