Operations News
2026
June
Suspect nabbed with electronic cigarettes in Grandpass
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal activities, the Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect attempting to sell foreign electronic cigarettes in the Grandpass a...
Navy foils smuggling attempt in Puttalam: large stash of pharmaceuticals and Kendu leaves seized
In a coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy loaded with an illegal consignment of Kendu leaves and a massive haul of pharmaceutical products off the Alankuda beach area in Puttalam on 11 ...
Navy nabs 316kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a haul of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing approximately 316kg, during a search operation conducted in the Negombo lagoon area on 10 Jun 26.
Navy's rapid response saves stranded fishing vessel and its crew
In a swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to rescue 03 crew members and their fishing trawler stranded in the northern waters on 07 Jun 26. The trawler had run into distress due to adverse weather co...
Navy nabs 44 persons for involvement in illegal fishing practices
In an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from 16 to 31 May 26. These operations resulted in the apprehension of 44 i...
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt: over 477kg of Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
In a coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy foiled a smuggling attempt in the Negombo lagoon area on 03 June 26, seizing a dinghy loaded with over 477kg of Kendu leaves and apprehending 02 suspects.
May
Navy takes hold of assortment of smuggled items during search operation in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of items, suspected of being smuggled into the country, during a search operation conducted in the Thalawila beach area of Kalpitiya on 17 May 26.
Navy nets 32 suspects in crackdowns on illegal fishing activities
In a continuous bid to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 32 individuals during a series of coordinated operations against illegal fishing practices across local waters from 01 to ...
Navy hauls 941kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
In a successful strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) carrying over 941kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 12 May 26. Along with the contraband a...