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Navy seizes massive haul of narcotics weighing over 654kg and arms, arresting 10 suspects off south coast

As a key stakeholder in the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has been conducting maritime operations in the waters surrounding the island, in support of the objectives of this national mission. Under this initiative, during yet another successful operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy intercepted 02 local multi-day fishing trawlers and 10 suspects. One trawler, along with 05 individuals, was suspected of attempting to smuggle a consignment of narcotics and weapons. The second trawler and the remaining 05 suspects are believed to be linked to the same illicit operation.

13 Mar 2026

A suspect collared with prescription pills in Samanthurai

In a coordinated effort to curb the illegal distribution of controlled substances, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect (01) in the Samanthurai area of Ampara, in possession of approximately 200 prescription pills intended for illegal sale, on 04 Mar 26.

09 Mar 2026

Navy seizes a consignment of narcotics and apprehends 06 suspects in offshore operation

Answering the call of the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has tightened its grip on the island's maritime boundaries. Striking deep in the southern waters, a successful naval mission resulted in the seizure of a local fishing trawler (01) and six (06) suspects, foiling a major drug smuggling attempt.

08 Mar 2026

Coordinated operation nabs a suspect with 2000 foreign cigarettes

The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Colombo Harbour Police, conducted a joint search operation at the Colombo Harbour on 16 Feb 26, leading to the arrest of a suspect (01) and the seizure of a stock of 2000 foreign cigarettes.

17 Feb 2026

Coordinated operation nets 02 suspects and big haul of pharmaceuticals in Wattala

In a coordinated search operation conducted in the Wattala area on 02 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 suspects with a significant haul of pharmaceuticals (744,500 capsules) and a lorry (01) used to transfer those items.

06 Feb 2026

Navy seizes over 108,000 smuggled pharmaceutical tablets off Kalpitiya

During a search operation conducted in the Kandakkuliya sea area of Kalpitiya on 12 Jan 26, the Navy took hold of a stock of 108,480 pharmaceutical tablets, attempted to be smuggled into the country.

13 Jan 2026

A suspect nabbed with 02kg of foreign-origin cannabis in Maradankerni

The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF), apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of approximately two (02) kg of foreign cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Maradankerni area of Jaffna on 09 Jan 26.

11 Jan 2026

Naval operations net narcotics and prescription drugs valued over Rs. 75,000 Mn in 2025

In line with the "A Nation United" National Mission, aimed at safeguarding future generations from the threat of narcotics, the Sri Lanka Navy has intensified drug-interdiction operations across the island. These efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach involving local and foreign maritime stakeholders as well as law enforcement agencies.

03 Jan 2026

Navy's vigilance at sea yields significant narcotics seizure, five in custody

In a major counter-narcotics operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended five (05) suspects and seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying a consignment of suspected substances on the high seas off southern coast.

25 Dec 2025

Naval operation leads to seizure of cannabis worth more than Rs. 31 million in Pudumathalan

During a search operation in the Pudumathalan area of Mullaitivu on 17 Dec 25, the navy seized a cab (01), taking hold of over 140kg of foreign-origin cannabis made ready for transportation.

18 Dec 2025