Event News
Vessel seized by Navy suspecting to have link with narcotic trafficking, brought to Colombo harbour

The fishing vessel which was seized by Navy in deep seas South of Galle on 11th July 2019, while plying without flag state and registration markings on the hull, was brought to Colombo harbour this evening. Along with the vessel, the Navy also held 09 foreigners onboard and found substances suspected to be narcotics (approximately 60kg). Further investigations will be carried out to reveal the identity of the vessel and persons aboard.
12 Jul 2019
Navy renders assistance to douse fire at a land in Puttalam town

Sri Lanka Navy firefighters rendered assistance to completely douse a fire broke out at a land used for collecting scraps and remains which was congested by buildings in Puttlalam town, on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
Captain Sanjeewa Premaratne assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Suranimila

Captain (H) Sanjeewa Premaratne today (12th July) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Missile Vessel, SLNS Suranimila.
12 Jul 2019
Navy held a person with ICE

A Naval team apprehended a person with drug ICE, during a raid carried out in Shethavadiya area-Kalpitiya, on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
Navy apprehends Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka navy apprehended a group of Indian fishermen who engaged in fishing illegally in Sri Lankan territorial waters with their fishing craft (Dhow) on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
Navy assists to bring an injured fisherman ashore

Sri Lanka Navy brought a severely injured fisherman ashore for medical treatment on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
British delegation calls on Commander Southern Naval Area

A British delegation including the Defence Advisor to the British High Commission in Sri Lanka called on Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kassapa Gotabaya Paul on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Navy apprehends two boats suspected to link with narcotic trafficking

Sri Lanka Navy apprehends a fishing vessel without flag state and registration markings on the hull in deep sea South of Galle.
11 Jul 2019
Two persons arrested with heroin by the Navy

Sri Lanka Navy arrested 02 persons with 5.310g of heroin at the Oluvil junction on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019
Four (04) suspects held with 64g of Kerala cannabis

Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Illawalai Police held 04 suspects with 64g of Kerala cannabis, during a raid conducted in Madagal, Jaffna on 10th July 2019.
11 Jul 2019