Operations News
2026
August
Navy seizes over 677kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in north-western coastal operations
A stock of more than 234kg of smuggled Kendu leaves was seized during a coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Police in the Browns Beach area of Negombo on 01 August 2026.
Smuggled stock of Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
A stock of more than 234kg of smuggled Kendu leaves was seized during a coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Police in the Browns Beach area of Negombo on 01 August 2026.
Two arrested in Kalpitiya over illegal possession of undersized conch shells
Two individuals were arrested in a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Kalpitiya on 30 July 2026 for allegedly possessing a large quantity of undersized conch shells in violation of fisheries regulations.
July
Twelve (12) suspects apprehended for smuggling of over 14,000 sea cucumbers
The Navy apprehended 12 suspects on 28 July 2026, during a search operation covering the South Bar beach and adjoining coastal areas in Mannar, seizing more than 14,000 sea cucumbers that were being smuggled by sea an...
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.