Drug Bust News

Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves in Wannimundalama Lagoon, Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy with a consignment of smuggled Tendu leaves during a special operation carried out in Wannimundalama Lagoon area, Kalpitiya on 13th September 2023. The apprehended stock of Tendu leaves weighed around 639kg (wet weight). The Navy also nabbed 02 suspects in connection to the illegal act.

14 Sep 2023

Navy takes hold of about 2223kg of smuggled Tendu leaves

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Ilanthadiya in Puttalam on 12th September 2023 led to the recovery of about 2223kg of smuggled Tendu leaves.

13 Sep 2023

Navy takes hold of smuggled Tendu leaves weighing over 6230kg in August

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 6230kg of Tendu leaves, during special search operations conducted in the month of August alone in 2023. During these operations the Navy also apprehended 09 suspects and 03 dinghies in connection to these incidents.

06 Sep 2023

Over 660kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Puttalam

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Norochcholai Police near the Karambe Junction roadblock in Puttalam on 03rd September 2023 led to the apprehension of a lorry with over 660kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a suspect in connection to the incident.

04 Sep 2023

A cab used to smuggle drugs in disguise and 05 suspects held in Jaffna

A combined search operation mounted by the Navy, Police and Police STF in Urumpirai, Jaffna on 29th and 30th August 2023 led to the seizure of a cab used to smuggle drugs. The naval and STF personnel also held 05 suspects, a motorcycle (01), and Rs. 15 million during this operation.

31 Aug 2023

A suspect held with 3000 foreign cigarettes in Colombo

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police in Panchikawaththa, Colombo on 29th August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect who was transferring 3000 foreign cigarettes by a van for sale.

31 Aug 2023

Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves in Negombo

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 440kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy (01) during a special operation carried out in Pitipana Lagoon area in Negombo on 29th August 2023.

30 Aug 2023

Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 792kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves during a special operation carried out in Thillayadi, Puttalam in the wee hours of today (26th August 2023).

26 Aug 2023

Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 27 Mn gross street value in northern waters

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 83kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a patrol conducted in the sea area of Delft, Jaffna on 22nd August 2023.

24 Aug 2023

About 176kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Seeduwa

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Seeduwa Police STF in Nainamadama area of Seeduwa on 23rd August 2023 led to the recovery of about 176kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in an abandoned house in the locality.

24 Aug 2023