Operation News
Navy nabs 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing gear, during a search operation conducted in Rathugala sea area, Trincomalee in the dark hours of 04th April 2024. A dinghy (01) and unauthorized fishing equipment used for this illegal act were also taken into the naval custody, during this operation.
05 Apr 2024
A suspect with 5033 prescription drugs arrested in Kalmunai
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kalmunai on 04th April 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 5033 prescription drugs, made ready for sale without valid licence.
05 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 05 persons transferring illegally harvested sea cucumber in Mannar
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who were transferring illegally harvested sea cucumber, during a search carried out in Achchankulam of Mannar in the wee hours of today (04th April 2024). The illicit harvest of sea cucumbers, undertaken under the cover of night and without valid license, comprised 589 of these marine creatures. In addition, the Navy also held 03 motor scooters and diving gear.
04 Apr 2024
Navy takes hold of over 469kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Norochcholai
A search operation conducted by the Navy led to the recovery of about 469kg and 500g of Tendu leaves in the Mampuri beach area, Norochcholai this morning (02nd April 2024). The Navy also seized a lorry (01) along with a stock of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled by sea and prepared for transportation.
02 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 fishing trawler in southern waters of Sri Lanka. The fisherman was retrieved by a nearby bulk carrier, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore, he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Galle for medical attention.
31 Mar 2024
A suspect nabbed with cache of herbicide and insecticide in Kalmunai
A combined operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Nintavur on 27th March 2024 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) and seizure of a cache of herbicide and insecticide made ready for sale in a retail shop.
28 Mar 2024
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 10 million held in Welioya
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Nikawewa of Welioya in the dark hours of 26th March 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of over 27kg of Kerala cannabis.
27 Mar 2024
Navy apprehends 16 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 16 persons who engaged in illegal night diving, during a search operation conducted off Iranativu-south, Mannar in the wee hours of 26th March 2024. The search operation also led to the seizure of 05 dinghies, diving gear and 3178 sea cucumbers.
27 Mar 2024
Navy takes hold of approx. 600kg of Tendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the lagoon area of Negombo on 25th March 2024, led to the recovery of approx. 600kg of Tendu leaves from a dinghy. It is suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled through the lagoon.
26 Mar 2024
A suspect with cannabis mixed aphrodisiacs held in Medawachchiya
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Excise Station – Kebithigollewa led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with cannabis mixed aphrodisiacs (madana modaka) in Medawachchiya on 25th March 2024. There were 952 packets of aphrodisiacs in his possession, without valid licence to retail.
26 Mar 2024