Operations News
2026
July
Navy recovers smuggled cache of shampoo packets in Talaimannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves during separate search operations conducted in Kalpitiya and Chilaw on 10 July 2026.
Navy recovers smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya and Chilaw
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves during separate search operations conducted in Kalpitiya and Chilaw on 10 July 2026.
Navy seizes more than 60,000 smuggled sea cucumbers in Mannar coastal raid
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 26 suspects and seized approx. 60,448 sea cucumbers, during a search operation in the coastal vicinity of Southbar, Mannar on 9 July 2026. The haul is suspected to have been smuggled int...
Navy seizes smuggled consignment of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy, in a joint search operation with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, seized a large consignment of smuggled consumer goods, including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, at the Sinnapadu beach area in Puttalam o...
Navy nabs 4 individuals for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended four (4) individuals along with a haul of 554 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the seas off Usmukkunthurai, Mannar on 7 July 2026.
Navy assists search for missing fisherman off Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy launched a search and rescue(SAR) operation, with the assistance of the local fishing community, following a distress message received on Friday( 03 July 2026) to locate a fisherman who went missin...
Navy nets 27 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended twenty-seven (27) individuals along with ten (10) dinghies and two (02) canoes during a series of search operations carried out to prevent illegal fishing practices across local waters f...
Navy foils smuggling attempt: Massive haul of pharmaceuticals seized in Kalpitiya
In a successful maritime interception, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect (01) along with a dinghy (01) whilst smuggling a staggering 935,000 medicinal capsules in the seas off Ippantivu, Kalpitiya on 30 Jun 26.
June
Navy intercepts dinghy with over 620kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
In an operation to curb smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy carrying a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 01 suspect in the Negombo lagoon area on 28 Jun 26.
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt off Delft Island, seizes assortment of items
In a successful coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a diverse consignment of items suspected of being smuggled into the country. The recovery was made during a search operation conducted on 24 Jun 26...