During a special search operation conducted in the wee hours of 13 Jul 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 07 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna.

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island in Jaffna on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis.

During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Devils Point, Kilinochchi on 11 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of a stock of spices, medicine and cosmetic products which have been made ready for distribution. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 cabs.

A search operation conducted by the Navy on 29 Jun 25 led to the seizure of a dinghy with a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 485kg, at the Old Pier beach area in Talaimannar.

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant haul of smuggled pesticide materials and seeds during operations conducted in Puttalam and Kalpitiya from 20 to 30 Jun 25. The separate operations also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies and a lorry.

In separate search operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 30 Jun 25, thirty-one (31) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations in Trincomalee. The operations also made way for the seizure of 06 dinghies employed for these illegal practices.

On receipt of information by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, a coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation launched by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the rescue of 04 Indian fishermen on a distressed fishing boat off the western coast of Sri Lanka on 06 Jul 25.

During a special search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended two individuals for illegally transporting approx. 673kg of dried sea cucumbers far exceeding the permitted limit in the Kalladi sea area, Kalpitiya on 05 Jul 25.

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Mamunei, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (04 Jul 25) resulted in the seizure of about 71kg and 400g of Kerala cannabis.

During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Baththalangunduwa, Kalpitiya on 03 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of 91kg (wet weight) of dried ginger and 238 pairs of footwear attempted to smuggle.