Operations News
2026
July
Smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police, seized more than 800kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a lorry during a search operation at Daluwa Beach in Puttalam on 24 July 2026.
Navy takes hold of more than three tons of smuggled Kendu leaves off Chilaw
The Navy seized approx 3,135kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, along with 3 dinghies during a search operation off Karukapane Beach in Chilaw today, 24 July 2026.
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore ill fisherman for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy today, 23 July 2026, rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman for urgent medical attention. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler off the south coast and the Maritime...
Navy seizes over 735kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Navy seized more than 735kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 2 suspects during a search operation in the Negombo Lagoon on 22 July 2026.
Navy seizes Indian fishing trawler with nine fishermen for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler (1) and apprehended nine Indian fishermen (9) whilst engaged in illegal fishing having crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in Sri Lankan waters N...
Navy seizes over 1,456kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo
The Navy seized a consignment of more than 1,456kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a truck during a search operation in the Kudapaduwa area of Negombo on 20 July 2026.
Suspect nabbed with cannabis mixed tobacco product in Kalmunai
The Navy, in coordination with the Police, arrested a suspect and seized over 30kg of the illicit tobacco substance known as "Mukku Thool" during a search operation in Kalmunai on 19 July 2026.
Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with prescription drugs and Kendu leaves
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy along with the Police on 19 July 2026 led to the arrest of a suspect (1) with a large stock of prescription drugs and Kendu leaves in the Janasavipura area in Kalpitiya.
Navy comes to the rescue of fisherman in distress off Pothuvil
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a fisherman who had gone missing at sea during a search and rescue operation conducted approximately 15 nautical miles off Pothuvil on 17 July 2026.
Navy apprehends 28 for illegal fishing in fortnightly operations
The Navy apprehended 28 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during multiple operations conducted across the island's waters between 1 and 15 July 2026. Naval personnel also seized 12 dinghies, 4 tr...