Operations News
2026
June
Navy seizes over 500kg of smuggled Kendu leaves; 03 suspects apprehended in Chilaw
In a successful operation against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects along with a lorry transporting a massive haul of Kendu leaves. The apprehension took place during a search operation conducted i...
Navy’s prompt search and rescue mission saves lives at sea
In a swift search and rescue (SAR) operation, the Sri Lanka Navy on 22 Jun 26 rendered assistance to a one-day fishing trawler that had failed to return to its intended destination.
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt: Over 547kg of Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
In an anti-smuggling operation, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy with a consignment of Kendu leaves in the Negombo Lagoon area on 17 Jun 26.
Navy apprehends 39 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 search operations across island waters from 01 to 15 Jun 26. These operations resulted in the apprehension of 39 indivi...
Navy seizes haul of smuggled consignment at Kudawa beach, Kalpitiya
In a coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 boats with a large consignment of smuggled bath essentials, on 15 Jun 26 at the Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya.
Suspect nabbed with electronic cigarettes in Grandpass
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal activities, the Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect attempting to sell foreign electronic cigarettes in the Grandpass a...
Navy foils smuggling attempt in Puttalam: large stash of pharmaceuticals and Kendu leaves seized
In a coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy loaded with an illegal consignment of Kendu leaves and a massive haul of pharmaceutical products off the Alankuda beach area in Puttalam on 11 ...
Navy nabs 316kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a haul of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing approximately 316kg, during a search operation conducted in the Negombo lagoon area on 10 Jun 26.
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...