Operations News
2026
October
Navy seizes approx. 336kg of smuggled Kendu leaves
The Sri Lanka Navy seized approx. 336 kg of Kendu leaves smuggled into the country during a search operation conducted in the Keerimundalama beach area of Kalpitiya on 2 October 2026.
Navy evacuates injured fisherman from Eastern Seas
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, evacuated an injured fisherman from a multi-day fishing trawler operating off the east coast, in the dark hours of 1 Oct...
Navy rushes ill woman from Baththalangunduwa island for treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy administered first aid and evacuated a critically ill woman from Baththalangunduwa island in Kalpitiya to the Kalpitiya Base Hospital for medical attention on the night of 1 October 2026.
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.