Operations News
2026
October
Navy apprehends 59 persons for involvement in illegal fishing activities
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 59 persons and seized 23 dinghies during search operations carried out in multiple coastal areas across the island between 11 and 30 September 2026. The suspects were involved in illegal...
Navy seizes over 1,270kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalaaru seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized more than 1,270kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Kalaaru sea area off Baththalangunduwa on 30 September 2026.
September
Navy seizes more than 2,360kg of smuggled Kendu leaves
The Sri Lanka Navy seized more than 2,360kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during separate search operations conducted in coastal and lagoon areas of Palliyawatta in Wattala, Pitipana in Negombo and Kayakkuli in Silavathur...
Navy seizes suspected smuggled spices and conch shells in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of dried turmeric, cardamom husks and conch shells suspected to have been smuggled into the country during a search operation in the Ilanthadiya coastal area of Kalpitiya this m...
Three (3) suspects arrested for illegal fishing in South Bar Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 3 suspects and seized a small boat with around 300kg of fish suspected to have been caught using explosives during a search operation conducted in the South Bar lagoon area of Mannar on ...
Navy seizes over 898kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in separate operations
The Sri Lanka Navy seized more than 898kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate search operations in the Puttalam and Negombo lagoons on 27 September 2026.
Navy seizes Rs 1.5bn narcotic shipment in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a narcotic consignment valued at over Rs 1.5 billion at the coastal area of Kusumanthurei of Madagal in Jaffna this morning, 27 September 2026, apprehending one suspect (1) and confiscating a...
Sri Lanka Navy Seizes Drug Cache in Northern Coast Operation Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a cache of narcotics during a special operation conducted at the Kusumanthurai beach area in Madagal early this morning (27 September 2026).
Navy clears Wakwella bridge to restore water flow
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Irrigation Department, cleared debris obstructing water flow through the Wakwella Bridge over the Gin River in Galle on 24 September 2026.