Operations News
2026
August
Large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Norochcholai
A search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Paniadiya area at Norochcholai on 13 August 2026 led to the seizure of over 1464kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.
Navy seizes Indian fishing trawler with 9 fishermen for illegal fishing in SL waters
The Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler (01) along with nine (9) Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters off the Urumalei Point, Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12 August 2026.
Navy seizes large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo
The Navy seized around 535kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation in the sea area off Kudapaduwa, Negombo, on 11 August 2026.
7,000 foreign cigarettes seized in Puttalam; one arrested
The Navy along with the Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a person and seized 7,000 foreign cigarettes during a coordinated search operation in Mullipuram, Puttalam on 9 August 2026.
Navy rescues 11 fishermen from Indian trawler ran aground off the Delft Island
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued all eleven (11) fishermen from the Indian fishing trawler that ran aground South off the Delft Island, early this morning 6 August 2026.
Sri Lanka Navy initiates rescue operation for Indian trawler ran aground South off Delft
Sri Lanka Navy has initiated a rescue and assistance operation for an Indian fishing trawler (IND.TN.10.MM.9381) that ran aground on a reef South off Delft Island in Sri Lankan waters early this morning 06 August 2026.
Two (2) suspects held in Illuppaikadavai over illegal transfer of sea cucumbers
The Navy apprehended two (2) suspects in Illuppaikadavai for illegal transfer of approximately 4,900 sea cucumbers without a valid licence, during a search operation conducted on 4 August 2026.
Navy relief teams on standby to safeguard communities affected by adverse weather
Sri Lanka Navy disaster relief teams rescued eleven (11) individuals, including four (04) women and seven (07) men who were stranded in the Jayasundara village, Gampola Divisional Secretariat in Kandy, due to the prev...
Thirty-six (36) individuals apprehended in operations against illegal fishing
A series of operations targeting illegal fishing activities, conducted over the period 16 to 31 July 2026, resulted in the apprehension of thirty-six (36) individuals.
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.