Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Talaimannar, Kalpitiya and Negombo sea areas on 26 and 27 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 643kg and 380g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy.

Two individuals enjoying a Jet Ski ride on Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya narrowly escaped drowning, after their watercraft capsized, as they were swiftly rescued by the Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU).

Separate operations conducted by the Navy in Kalpitiya and in Padiyathalawa, with the assistance of Police on 23 and 24 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 751g of Kerala cannabis and 01kg and 95g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a three-wheeler.

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 22 Apr 25 at the Anuradhapura Junction of Trincomalee led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of 600 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale.

In separate search operations conducted in Alankuda sea area of Kalpitiya and Thoduwawa in Puttalam on 23 Apr 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 suspects along with smuggled spices, clothing, smartphones, electrical appliances and pet birds. The operations also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy and a cab in connection to these illegal acts.

The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted an abandoned dinghy loaded with a haul of smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices during a search operation off Negombo on 22 Apr 25. Among the recovered items were; 1156 bottles and 4224 packets of agrochemicals, 67kg and 800g of Kendu leaves and 75kg and 300g of cardamom.

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Lunugamwehera, Tissamaharama on the night of 20 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 01kg and 800g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a motorbike.

Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy, Police and Police Special Task Force (STF) on 21 Apr 25 in the Trincomalee Town and Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour led to the arrest of 02 suspects and seizure of 565 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale.

The Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a gold smuggling attempt in Urumalei, Talaimannar on 21 Apr 25, seizing approximately 08kg and 960g of gold believed to be destined for a foreign country via sea. The search operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects and 01 traditional boat (Theppam) in connection to the incident.

In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of smuggled cosmetic products adrift in the Kiranchi sea area, north of Mannar on 16 Apr 25.