Operations News
Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar and off the Delft Island in the dark hours of 19 Feb 25.
20 Feb 2025
Navy takes hold of over 140kg of Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 56 million in northern waters

The Navy retrieved about 140kg and 40g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in the sea, during a search operation conducted off the Kalmunai Point, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (17 Feb 25).
17 Feb 2025
Five (05) individuals apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

The Navy apprehended 05 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea area of Muddalampiddi in Kilinochchi and Nandikadal lagoon in Mullaitivu from 03 to 12 Feb 25. The individuals engaged in illegal night diving and fishing with unauthorized nets when the apprehensions were made. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 04 fishing boats and 250 unauthorized fishing nets used for these illegal acts.
13 Feb 2025
Navy nabs 03 suspects with approx. 1158kg of smuggled dried ginger

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Daluwa area in Puttalam on 11 Feb 25 led to the seizure of a cab which was transferring about 1158kg and 60g of smuggled dried ginger and 45kg of dried fish. The search also resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the illegal act.
12 Feb 2025
Navy assists stranded trawler adrift at sea

The Sri Lanka Navy assisted to bring a stranded trawler with a foreign tourist couple back to shore safely, on the night of 09 Feb 25. The trawler had been adrift at sea between Delft Island and Kurikadduwan due to an operational failure, without fuel.
10 Feb 2025
Two suspects with Methamphetamine and illegal fags arrested in Medawachchiya

Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy with Anti-Corruption Unit and Police STF resulted in the arrest of 02 suspects with about 03g and 370mg of Methamphetamine (Ice) and 400 illegal cigarettes in Medawachchiya on 08 Feb 25.
09 Feb 2025
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 14 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 08 Feb 25.
09 Feb 2025
Navy responds to bring ashore an injured fisherman for urgent treatment

The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an injured fisherman and transfer him to the General Hospital, Trincomalee, for urgent medical attention today (06 Feb 25). Reportedly, the fisherman with hand injuries was aboard a multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the east coast of Trincomalee and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the injured fisherman with the assistance of a Bulk Carrier.
06 Feb 2025
Navy assists to bring ashore ill fisherman in southern seas, through MRCC coordination, for medical attention

The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman who was in critical condition aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, south of the island about 43 nautical miles (79km) off Galle. Upon being brought ashore, he was transferred to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for medical attention today (06 Feb 25).
06 Feb 2025
Three suspects arrested in Mannar for smuggling animals and medicinal drugs

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Pesalai, Mannar on 04 Feb 25, led to the arrest of 03 suspects for smuggling pigeons, African love birds and flying squirrels as well as medicinal drugs into the island. The operation also led to the seizure of a lorry being used for the smuggling racket.
05 Feb 2025