A suspect with Kerala cannabis held in Kilinochchi
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kilinochchi area on 11th May 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with over 01kg of Kerala cannabis. The raiding party also held a motorbike used by the suspect to peddle the narcotic substance....
2023-05-12
Forty – one (41) illegal immigrants held by Australian Border Force deported back to Sri Lanka
The Australian Border Force on 02nd May 2023 held 41 Sri Lankan nationals at the Australia’s maritime border, while they were attempting to illegally migrate to Australia via sea. A special flight, carrying the group of 41 Sri Lankans deported by Australian authorities, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 09th May 2023....
2023-05-10
Navy apprehends 07 suspects in Mannar seas for possession of Water Gel sticks
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 individuals who were preparing to engage in fishing with explosive, during a search operation conducted off Vankalai, Mannar on 08th May 2023. The search operation also led to the seizure of 10 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 18 non-electric detonators, diving gear and 01 dinghy....
2023-05-09
Navy recovers over 85kg of Kerala cannabis in Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the South beach area of Mandaitivu Island, Jaffna this morning (08th May 2023) led to the recovery of over 85kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....
2023-05-08
Navy apprehends 20 persons engaged in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Navy apprehended 20 persons for fishing using unauthorized nets and engaging in light-coarse fishing, during a special operation conducted in Kokilai on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 08 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal acts....
2023-05-06
Navy foils illegal immigration attempt and apprehends 06 persons in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 persons suspected of illegal immigration to a foreign country via sea. The apprehension was made during a search operation conducted off Erukkalampiddi, Mannar on 05th May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act. ...
2023-05-06
Navy apprehends 25 persons engaged in illegal fishing in eastern seas
The Navy apprehended 25 persons who engaged in illegal fishing, during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Coral Cove, Trincomalee on 02nd May 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act. ...
2023-05-04
Navy apprehends 02 persons engaged in light-coarse fishing in northern seas
The Navy apprehended 02 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing, during a special operation conducted in Chundikulam sea area, Jaffna on 30th April 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act. ...
2023-05-02
Navy recovers 50 commercial explosive sticks from Allappiddi, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Allappiddi, Jaffna on 30th April 2023, led to the recovery of 50 explosive sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 15 non-electric detonators and 172cm of safety fuse. ...
2023-05-01
Navy takes hold of over 836kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Navy seized over 836kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate operations carried out off Paramunai and Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya on 30th April and 01st May 2023. The search operations also led to the apprehension of 01 dinghy and 02 persons in connection to the acts of smuggling. ...
2023-05-01
A suspect with hashish held in Silawathura
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Mannar Police in Silawathura on 27th April 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect with 893g of hashish. ...
2023-04-28
Navy apprehends 22 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 22 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing and night diving, during search operations conducted off Nayaru, Mullaitivu and around Kinniya Bridge on 27th April 2023. Along with the suspects, 08 dinghies, diving gear and fishing equipment were also taken into naval custody. ...
2023-04-28
Navy apprehends 10 persons engaged in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for engaging in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during search operations conducted off Kudirippu, Veththalakerni and Nagar Kovil in Jaffna on 26th April 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 1040 sea cucumbers, 05 dinghies and diving gear....
2023-04-27
Navy apprehends a suspect with over 26 kg of Kerala cannabis in Jaffna
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy 23rd April 2023 in the coastal area of Anthonypuram in Palali, Jaffna led to the apprehension of a suspect with over 26 kg of Kerala cannabis....
2023-04-24
23 Sri Lankan nationals strayed into Vietnam waters deported to Sri Lanka
A Vietnamese-flagged fishing vessel carrying 303 Sri Lankan nationals was reported to be in distress in Vietnam Seas on 07th November 2022. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo stationed at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters promptly coordinated the rescue of this group of people whom were temporarily settled in Vietnam upon rescuing. Among the rescued Sri Lankans, 151 were deported from Vietnam and they arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake on 28th December 2022. In the same vein, 23 more Sri Lankans whom were deported subsequently arrived in Katunayake on 1...
2023-04-21