Operations News
2026
September
Person arrested in Hambantota with 1,600 foreign cigarettes
A person was arrested in Mirijjawila, Hambantota, with about 1,600 foreign cigarettes intended for illegal sale, following a search operation by the Navy and the Police Special Task Force on 1 September 2026.
Suspect arrested with foreign e-cigarettes in Wellampitiya
The Navy arrested a suspect with 130 foreign electronic cigarettes intended for illegal sale, in the Wellampitiya area of Colombo on 1 September 2026.
August
Suspect arrested with 400 medicine tablets intended for illegal sale
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested a suspect with 400 medicine tablets in his possession for illegal sale, during a coordinated search operation with the Police at the Matale Junction of Anuradhapura on 29 August 2026.
Thirty-three (33) apprehended in naval operations against illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 33 persons and seized 18 dinghies during operations against illegal fishing conducted across island waters between 16 and 27 August 2026. These operations were carried out in coordinatio...
Naval search operations seize smuggled stock of dried ginger in Mannar
The Navy seized a smuggled stock of dried ginger, during separate search operations in the coastal areas of Naruvilikkulam and Vankalai, Mannar area on 24 August 2026.
Suspect nabbed for illegal transfer of sea cucumbers in Kilinochchi
A person (1) was apprehended by the Navy, for illegal transfer of 380 sea cucumbers without a valid permit in the Kiranchi coastal area of Kilinochchi today, 24 August 2026. The operation also led to the seizure of a ...
Navy takes hold of smuggled spices in Baththalangunduwa
The Navy seized a consignment of dried ginger and cardamom husks, smuggled into the country, during a search operation in the Baththalangunduwa area of Kalpitiya on 23 August 2026.
Navy rescues woman fallen into Diyawanna Oya
A 59-year-old woman was rescued by a Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving team after she had fallen into the Diyawanna Oya in the Sandun Uyana area of Battaramulla today, 24 August 2026.
Over 2276 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy seized over 2276 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a coordinated search operation conducted with the Police in Negombo today (23 August 2026). The operation also led to the apprehension of 2 dingh...
Navy seizes smuggled dried ginger, cardamom husks and pesticides in Thalawila beach
The Navy seized a consignment of dried ginger, cardamom husks and bottles containing pesticide during a special search operation at Thalawila beach in Kalpitiya this morning, 20 August 2026.