Operation News
Thirteen (13) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea areas of Vankalei and Pallimunai, Mannar on 29th and 30th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 13 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operations also resulted in the confiscation of 777 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 05 trawlers.
01 May 2024
Approx. 1229kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Army and Police Narcotic Bureau, led to the recovery of approx. 1229kg of Tendu leaves in Mohoththuwaram in Kalpitiya on 30th April 2024. It is suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled into the country via sea.
01 May 2024
Navy recovers cache of commercial explosives in Muthur
A search operation conducted by the Navy on Norway Island off Muthur on 28th April 2024 led to the recovery of a cache of explosives hidden in a ramshackle building in the area. Among the recovered items were 02 water gel sticks - a type of commercial explosives, 01 non-electric detonator, a 25 cm long safety fuse and 150g of TNT explosive.
30 Apr 2024
Four (04) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea area of Pesalai, Mannar on 28th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 04 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 343 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and 02 dinghies.
29 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using commercial explosives
The Navy nabbed 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing using commercial explosives, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Poduwakattu in Trincomalee and Kondachchikuda in Silawathurai on 26th and 27th April 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, diving gear and unauthorized fishing equipment.
28 Apr 2024
Navy assists transfer of ill fisherman rescued through coordination of MRCC Colombo
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman whose life was at risk while aboard a local multi day fishing trawler in southern waters of Sri Lanka. The fisherman was retrieved by a Merchant Vessel in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore on 27th April 2024, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Colombo for medical attention.
28 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Navy nabbed 09 persons, along with 04 dinghies, unauthorized nets and fishing gear, for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during a search operation conducted in the sea area off Chalei, Jaffna on 24th April 2024. The individuals involved were caught by the Navy, whilst they were engaging in fishing with unauthorized nets and participating in light course fishing.
25 Apr 2024
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 4 million in Mannar
The Navy took hold of over 10kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted with the Division Crime Investigation Bureau Mannar in the Vankalai area, Mannar on 21st April 2024. The operation also led to the apprehension of 4 suspects and 1 van in connection to this incident.
23 Apr 2024
Navy comes to aid, safely transfers injured foreign national ashore for medical attention
In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy today (20th April 2024) stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who was injured while aboard the Merchant Vessel MARIMAN off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The evacuation operation of the injured mariner was coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, when requested by the Merchant Vessel. The patient was rushed for immediate medical attention, upon being brought him to the port of Hambantota by the Navy.
20 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 17 persons, along with 07 dinghies, for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Kaddaikadu in Kilinochchi, Upparu in Muthur as well as the Nayaru Lagoon and Pudumathalan sea area in Mullaitivu on 17th and 18th April 2024. The individuals involved were caught by the Navy, whilst they were engaging in night diving, using unauthorized nets for fishing, and participating in light coarse fishing.
19 Apr 2024