Operations News
2026
October
Over 475kg of methamphetamine and heroin seized at Naotunna beach, Thalalla
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 21 sacks and travel bags containing over 475kg of methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin during a joint operation conducted in the coastal area of Naotunna in Thalalla, Matara this ...
Consignment of suspected narcotics seized on Naotunna beach
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized 10 sacks and 11 travelling bags containing suspected narcotics during a joint search operation on the Naotunna beach of Thalalla in Matara this morning, 24 October 2026.
Navy relief teams on standby for weather-hit communities
The Sri Lanka Navy has kept 171 disaster relief teams on standby to assist people affected by adverse weather across the island. As of this morning, 22 October 2026, three (3) teams had been deployed in the Rathnapura...
Smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves foiled; 2 Indian dhows and 2 local dinghies seized
During a surveillance operation carried out in Sri Lankan waters on, 21 October 2026, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized 2 Indian dhows and 2 local dinghies off the coast of Udappuwa, Puttalam, while attemp...
Media Release - Smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves foiled; 2 Indian dhows and 2 local dinghies seized
During a special surveillance operation carried out this evening in Sri Lankan waters, 21 October 2026, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized 2 Indian dhows and 2 local dinghies off the coast of Udappuwa, Putt...
Navy seizes smuggled Kendu leaves stock in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Negombo lagoon area on 19 October 2026.
Navy nabs 55 persons over illegal fishing and smuggling
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 50 persons for engaging in illegal fishing during operations conducted in coastal areas between 2 and 17 October 2026. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 33 dinghies and 1can...
Suspect arrested in Ambalantota with 1,042 illicit foreign cigarettes
A 22 year old person was arrested in Ambalantota on 16 October 2026 following a joint raid by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police, seizing 1,042 illicit foreign cigarettes.
Over 125kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) led to the seizure of approximately 125kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in the Periyapadu coastal area of...
Suspect arrested with 30 foreign electronic cigarettes
A coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police led to the arrest of a suspect (1) and seizure of 30 foreign electronic cigarettes prepared for illegal sale near the Customs Headquarters in Colombo Fort on 15...