Operations News
2026
November
Navy seizes over 101kg of ‘ice’ and heroin valued more than Rs. 1.5 billion in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler (1) smuggling approximately 101kg and 870g of methamphetamine (ice) and heroin on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, taking 5 suspects into naval custody.
Navy seizes trawler smuggling sacks suspected to contain narcotics in southern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling a consignment of narcotics during an operation conducted on the high seas, off the south coast.
Navy apprehends 3 suspects for unlawful mangrove destruction in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 3 individuals and seized a dinghy (1) for destroying mangrove vegetation in the Vankalai coastal area of Mannar today, 11 November 2026.
Navy joins national drive to combat dengue
The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed personnel to support nationwide vector control efforts during the National Dengue Prevention week, spanning from 9 to 14 November 2026.
Navy General Hospital Colombo secures National Productivity Award 2025/26
The Navy General Hospital, Colombo won a National Productivity Award 2025/26, placing among the top 11 third-place state institutions in the public sector department category for the Wattala Divisional Secretariat in ...
Navy foils illegal livestock transport off Puttalam, 2 suspects apprehended
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 2 suspects attempting to illegally transport 8 goats by sea during a search operation conducted off Uchchamunai, Puttalam today, 9 November 2026.
Navy brings ashore 3 ill fishermen off eastern coast for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy brought 3 fishermen ashore for urgent medical treatment this morning, 9 November 2026, after they fell ill aboard a multiday fishing trawler at sea off the eastern coast.
Navy assists to put out fire at Galle fisheries harbour boatyard
The Sri Lanka Navy rushed a firefighting team from the Southern Naval Command to help extinguish a sudden fire at a boat maintenance yard in the Galle fisheries harbour this afternoon, 8 November 2026.
Navy brings ailing fisherman ashore for urgent treatment
A fisherman aboard a local multi-day fishing trawler, who became critically ill after falling overboard and being recovered while engaged in fishing in the eastern seas off Trincomalee, was promptly brought ashore by...
Navy seizes stock of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy seized over 422 kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation carried out in the sea area of Kepumgoda, Negombo on 5 November 2026.