Drug Bust News

Navy recovers Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 28 million in northern waters

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 86kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Kudairippu, Jaffna in the evening of 23rd July 2023.

24 Jul 2023

A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 54 Mn street value held in northern waters

A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Waththirayan sea area of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (23rd July 2023) led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with over 165kg of Kerala cannabis being smuggled by a dinghy.

23 Jul 2023

Navy nets Kerala Cannabis stash valued at over Rs. 11 Mn in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 35kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in the Mamunai area of Jaffna today (19th July 2023).

19 Jul 2023

Navy takes hold of 02 dinghies with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies loaded with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 18th July 2023.

19 Jul 2023

Navy apprehends 02 suspects while smuggling Kendu leaves by dinghy in Kalpitiya seas

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects who were smuggling about 530kg (wet weight) Kendu leaves, during a special operation conducted off Periya Arichchal Island, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 14th July 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act.

15 Jul 2023

A suspect peddling Pregabalin capsules held in Waththala

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Kandana Police apprehended a suspect with 300 Pregabalin capsules (150 mg) at Kerawalapitiya Power Plant on 13th July 2023. The suspect was nabbed when he was peddling the controlled drugs by illegal means.

14 Jul 2023

Navy apprehends a suspect with 1947kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect (01) with 1947kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special operation conducted in Karative beach area in Puttalam this morning (02nd July 2023).

02 Jul 2023

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis with gross street value of over Rs. 30 Mn in Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 92kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in Iluppukadawai lagoon area, Mannar on 30th June 2023.

01 Jul 2023

Navy intercepts foreign trawler with over Rs 18 Mn heroin and nabs 08 suspects in southern seas

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 573 nautical miles (about 1061km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka, led to the interception of a foreign trawler with over 900g of heroin on 22nd June 2023. During the operation, carried by SLNS Sayura, 08 foreign nationals who were aboard the drug-carrying trawler were also apprehended. The trawler and suspects were brought to the port of Colombo on the morning of 28th June 2023 for onward legal proceedings.

29 Jun 2023

Two suspects nabbed with Kerala cannabis in Thambalagamuwa

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police STF nabbed 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis during a combined search operation conducted in Meera Nagar of Thambalagamuwa, Trincomalee on 26th June 2023. Kerala cannabis weighing over 1kg, made ready for sale, had been stashed in a house in the area, when they were recovered.

27 Jun 2023