Operations News
2026
June
Navy's rapid response saves stranded fishing vessel and its crew
In a swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to rescue 03 crew members and their fishing trawler stranded in the northern waters on 07 Jun 26. The trawler had run into distress due to adverse weather co...
Navy nabs 44 persons for involvement in illegal fishing practices
In an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from 16 to 31 May 26. These operations resulted in the apprehension of 44 i...
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt: over 477kg of Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
In a coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy foiled a smuggling attempt in the Negombo lagoon area on 03 June 26, seizing a dinghy loaded with over 477kg of Kendu leaves and apprehending 02 suspects.
May
Navy takes hold of assortment of smuggled items during search operation in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of items, suspected of being smuggled into the country, during a search operation conducted in the Thalawila beach area of Kalpitiya on 17 May 26.
Navy nets 32 suspects in crackdowns on illegal fishing activities
In a continuous bid to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 32 individuals during a series of coordinated operations against illegal fishing practices across local waters from 01 to ...
Navy hauls 941kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
In a successful strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) carrying over 941kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 12 May 26. Along with the contraband a...
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya for smuggling stock of Kendu leaves
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 622kg of Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on 10 May 26.
Navy seizes 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam raid
In a crackdown on smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approx. 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Periyapadu area of Puttalam on 05 May 26.
Coordinated dragnet nabs 77 for illegal fishing practices
The Sri Lanka Navy, working with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, apprehended 77 individuals for illegal fishing practices during search operations from 17 to 30 Apr 26.