Operations News
Navy intercepts Indian dhow with 2689kg of Tendu leaves and 03 Indian nationals in northwestern seas
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy off the Kudiramalei Point of northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 12th August 2024, led to the interception of an Indian dhow trespassing onto the Sri Lankan waters, with 2689kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 03 Indian nationals in connection to the incident.
13 Aug 2024
Navy takes hold of more than 410kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in separate operations
The Navy took hold of about 410kg and 800g (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Mannar and Kalpitiya on 10th and 11th August 2024.
12 Aug 2024
Sri Lankan national arrived by Indian fishing boat arrested at Vennappuwa beach
During a coordinated operation by the Navy and Police, a Sri Lankan national who arrived on the shores of Thal Deka (Kadawatha), Vennappuwa by an Indian fishing boat was arrested on 10th August 2024.
11 Aug 2024
Three (03) dinghies with 2,068kg of Tendu leaves and 06 suspects intercepted in northwestern seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard off the Kudiramalei Point of northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 09th August 2024, led to the interception of 03 dinghies with about 2,068kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and 06 suspects.
10 Aug 2024
About 3524 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves recovered in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Kandakuliya and sea area off Uchchamuni of Kalpitiya on 08th August 2024, led to the recovery of about 3524kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country via sea.
09 Aug 2024
Four (04) Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 04 Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 35 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off the Kudiramalei Point in northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 08th August 2024.
09 Aug 2024
Navy apprehends a suspect with about 689kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam
During a search operation at Erambugodella Beach in Puttalam, this morning (08th August 2024), the Navy seized approximately 689 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves being loaded onto a lorry. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect and the seizure of a dinghy and the lorry involved.
08 Aug 2024
Navy retrieves 04kg and 740g of gold from Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy at Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya on 06th August 2024, led to the recovery of a parcel weighing 04kg and 740g of gold from the depths of the lagoon. Additionally, the Navy seized a dinghy near Thorayadi beach, which is suspected to have been used for smuggling the package.
07 Aug 2024
Navy recovers commercial explosive cache from Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a cache of explosives during a search operation conducted in the South Bar area of Mannar on 05th August 2024. The explosives included 60 gelignite sticks – a type of commercial explosive, 30 non electric detonators and 350g of C4 explosives. Additionally, the Navy apprehended a cab (01) at the scene, suspected of transporting these explosive materials.
06 Aug 2024
Two (02) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off Kudiramalei Point, south of Mannar seas on 05th August 2024.
06 Aug 2024