Operations News
2026
July
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.
Suspect nabbed with cannabis mixed tobacco product in Kalmunai
The Navy, in coordination with the Police, arrested a suspect and seized over 30kg of the illicit tobacco substance known as "Mukku Thool" during a search operation in Kalmunai on 19 July 2026.
Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with prescription drugs and Kendu leaves
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy along with the Police on 19 July 2026 led to the arrest of a suspect (1) with a large stock of prescription drugs and Kendu leaves in the Janasavipura area in Kalpitiya.
Navy comes to the rescue of fisherman in distress off Pothuvil
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a fisherman who had gone missing at sea during a search and rescue operation conducted approximately 15 nautical miles off Pothuvil on 17 July 2026.
Navy apprehends 28 for illegal fishing in fortnightly operations
The Navy apprehended 28 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during multiple operations conducted across the island's waters between 1 and 15 July 2026. Naval personnel also seized 12 dinghies, 4 tr...
Suspect arrested with illegal stockpile of liquor in Mullaitivu
During a coordinated operation, the Navy along with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect (1) and seized 5,575 bottles of illegally stored liquor in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu, on 14 July 2026.
Navy recovers smuggled cache of shampoo packets in Talaimannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves during separate search operations conducted in Kalpitiya and Chilaw on 10 July 2026.
Navy recovers smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya and Chilaw
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves during separate search operations conducted in Kalpitiya and Chilaw on 10 July 2026.