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Navy intercepts fishing trawler carrying over 179 kg of heroin with street value of over Rs. 3593 Mn, apprehends 06 suspects in southern seas

In a coordinated operation conducted out by the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard, based on information of the State Intelligence Service, a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying about 179 kg and 654g (including packages) of heroin was intercepted about 132 nautical miles (about 244km) off the Little Basses, Hambantota on 15th April 2023. The operation, carried out by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship ‘Samudraraksha’, also resulted in the apprehension of six (06) suspects. This morning (17th April), the consignment of narcotic drugs and the suspects were brought to the Galle harbour where Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera was present to inspect them.

17 Apr 2023

Navy busts smuggling ring: 03 suspects and Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 20 Mn held in northern waters

The Navy intercepted an Indian dhow carrying over 62kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehended 03 suspects, during a special operation conducted in the Sri Lankan waters west of the Delft Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 15th April 2023.

16 Apr 2023

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 44 million in northern waters

A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Valvettithurai, Jaffna in the dark hours of 09th April 2023 led to the recovery of more than 134kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters.

10 Apr 2023

Navy intercepts foreign dhow carrying hashish worth over Rs. 92 Mn in Talaimannar seas

During a special search operation carried out in the sea area of Sand Dunes, Talaimannar today (05th April 2023), the Navy intercepted a foreign dhow carrying approx. 92kg of hashish. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 foreign suspects in connection to the illegal act.

06 Apr 2023

Over 1156kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam

A coordinated search operation carried out by the Navy and Police Anti Corruption Division led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with over 1156kg of smuggled Kendu leaves on 04th April 2023. The smuggled contraband, made ready for sale, was recovered from a house in Nagawilluwa, Puttalam.

05 Apr 2023

Three (03) suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 93 Mn. apprehended in northern waters

A special operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea area west of the Delft Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 04th April 2023 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy loaded with over 283 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.

05 Apr 2023

Navy nabs 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 141 Mn in northern waters

The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a suspicious dinghy, during a special search operation conducted off Kankasanthurai, Jaffna in the dark hours of 02nd April 2023. The operation led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the dinghy loaded with over 428kg of Kerala cannabis. The seized narcotic substance was brought to the Kankasanthurai harbour where Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera was present to inspect them this morning (03rd April).

03 Apr 2023

Navy recovers Rs. 67.5 million worth Crystal Methamphetamine from Talaimannar seas

In a special search operation conducted in the Sand Dune Sea area of Talaimannar today (02nd April 2023), the Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 04kg (wet weight) of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ICE, adrift in waters.

03 Apr 2023

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million gross street value in Madagal, Jaffna

The Navy took hold of over 165kg of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation mounted in the beach and sea areas of Madagal in the dark hours of 28th March 2023.

29 Mar 2023

Smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves seized off Wennappuwa

A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Wennappuwa led to the seizure of over 379kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves in the wee hours of 22nd March 2023. The consignment of Kendu leaves, which is suspected to have been smuggled via sea, was adrift in waters when it was recovered by the Navy.

23 Mar 2023