Drug Bust News

Navy takes hold of over 1066kg of Tendu leaves in northwestern coast

Naval operations conducted between 10th and 20th October 2024, across the sea and coastal areas from Puttalam to Silawathura, resulted in the seizure of over 1,066 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves.

21 Oct 2024

Two (2) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 6 million held in Chavakachcheri

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Maniththalei area of Chavakachcheri on 19th October 2024 led to the arrest of two suspects and seizure of about 15kg and 055g of Kerala cannabis and one dinghy.

20 Oct 2024

A suspect held with methamphetamine in Nochchikulam, Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau in the Nochchikulam area of Trincomalee on 18th October 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect (1) with 15g and 310mg of methamphetamine being peddled.

19 Oct 2024

Over 33kg of Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 13 million seized

In separate operations on 17th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Talaimannar, and acting independently on Kachchativu Island, seized approximately 33kg and 88g of Kerala cannabis (wet weight). One of the operations also led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the possession of the illicit substance.

18 Oct 2024

Two (02) suspects held with methamphetamine and prescription drug pills in Selwanayakapuram, Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Selwanayakapuram, Trincomalee on 15th October 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 4g and 340mg of Methamphetamine (ICE) as well as 10 capsules and 20 tablets of prescription drugs, being smuggled to sell.

16 Oct 2024

A suspect held with about 600,000 capsules of prescription drugs

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with about six hundred thousand (600,000) capsules of prescription drugs which were being transferred to sell. The coordinated operation, which also resulted in the seizure of a lorry used to peddle drugs, was mounted in the Borella area on 09th October 2024.

09 Oct 2024

A suspect nabbed in Karuwalagaswewa while transferring 2020 foreign fags

In a coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF), a suspect was arrested with 2020 foreign cigarettes being carried in a bus. The raid took place in Karuwalagaswewa of Puttalam, on 05th October 2024.

05 Oct 2024

Two (02) suspects held with 1500 foreign fags in separate operations

In separate operations by the Sri Lanka Navy, Police and Police STF, 02 suspects (a man and a woman) were arrested with 1500 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale. The raids took place in Hettiyawaththa, Colombo and Pesalai, Talaimannar on 03rd October 2024.

04 Oct 2024

Suspect held with 1400 foreign fags at Port City entrance

In a coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau of Colombo, a suspect was arrested with 1400 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale. The raid took place around the Port City, Colombo on 02nd October 2024.

03 Oct 2024

Suspect held with 2200 foreign fags in Kekirawa

In a coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF), a suspect was arrested with 2,200 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale at a retail shop. The raid took place in Balaluwewa, Kekirawa, on 30th September 2024.

01 Oct 2024