Operation News
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 02 million held in Kilinochchi
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Uruththipuram, Kilinochchi on the evening of 22nd March 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of over 07kg of Kerala cannabis in his possession.
23 Mar 2024
Navy nabs 09 persons for illegal night diving
The Navy apprehended 09 persons who engaged in illegal night diving in Mamunai and Nagar Kovil sea areas in Jaffna, during search operations conducted on 20th March 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies, diving gear and fishing equipment used for this illegal activity.
21 Mar 2024
Navy seizes 05 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted separate operations to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 20th March 2024. The operations led to the seizure of 05 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 32 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar and near the Delft Island.
21 Mar 2024
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 16th March 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 21 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island.
17 Mar 2024
Navy seizes a poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the early morning of today (15th March 2024). The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler and apprehension of 15 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar.
15 Mar 2024
A suspect arrested in Kilinochchi with Kerala cannabis
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Uduththurei, Kilinochchi on 11th March 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect in possession of over 01kg of Kerala cannabis.
12 Mar 2024
Navy seizes 03 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 09th March 2024 and today morning (10th March 2024). The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar.
10 Mar 2024
09 persons held in northern waters for engaging in light-coarse fishing
A search operation conducted by the Navy led to the apprehension of 09 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing off Chalei, Jaffna on 08th March 2024. During the operation, 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal activity were also taken into custody.
09 Mar 2024
Navy apprehends 19 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy in the wee hours of 06th March 2024 apprehended 19 persons who engaged in illegal night diving, during a search operation conducted in the Iranativu south seas of Mannar. The search operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, diving gear and 1339 sea cucumbers.
06 Mar 2024
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 01 million held in Kilinochchi
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Uduththurei, Kilinochchi on the evening of 05th March 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of over 03kg of Kerala cannabis and a motorcycle.
06 Mar 2024