Drug Bust News

A suspect held with Pregabalin capsules in Trincomalee

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 350 Pregabalin capsules which had been made ready to sell. The coordinated operation was mounted at the Abayapura Junction in Trincomalee on 17th July 2024.

18 Jul 2024

Navy recovers approx. 226kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kudawa beach area of Kalpitiya today (17th July 2024) resulted in the recovery of approx. 226kg of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country.

17 Jul 2024

Three (03) suspects with about 2888kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Mannar

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau - Mannar in the Vankalai area of Mannar on 08th July 2024 resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects and the seizure of approximately 2888kg of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. Additionally, they also confiscated a cab and a lorry used to smuggle the stock of Tendu leaves.

08 Jul 2024

About 1713kg of smuggled Tendu leaves recovered in Kalpitiya

Separate search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Mudalappai and land area of Norochcholai on 28th June 2024 led to the recovery of about 1713kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves.

29 Jun 2024

Navy intercepts fishing trawler with over 191kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 2572 million, six (06) apprehended

In another successful operation of the Sri Lanka Navy, on receipt of information to Naval Intelligence, a local multi-day fishing trawler (01) carrying a large haul of narcotics, with 06 suspects aboard, was intercepted on the high seas about 120 (about 222 km) off Colombo on 24th June 2024. The operation, carried out by deploying SLNS Nandimithra, resulted in the seizure of more than 191kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE), including their packaging. Meanwhile, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera arrived at the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour today (26th June) to inspect the consignment of narcotics brought ashore.

26 Jun 2024

Three (03) suspects with heroin valued over Rs. 05 million held in Wattala

A search operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotic Bureau in Wattala on 24th June 2024, led to the arrest of 03 suspects (02 males and 01 female) with about 200g of heroin and seizure of a three wheeler.

24 Jun 2024

Approx. 46 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves seized in Mannar

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the South Bar area of Mannar on 24th June 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 46kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country.

24 Jun 2024

Approx. 407 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves seized in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Wellamundalama area of Kalpitiya on 22nd June 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 407kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country.

23 Jun 2024

Two suspects held with local cannabis valued over Rs. 20 million in Tissamaharama

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy, Coast Guard and Police in Kirinda of Tissamaharama in the dark hours of 20th June 2024 led to the arrest of 02 suspects, who were preparing over 104kg of local cannabis for transportation, and seizure of a cab.

21 Jun 2024

Two (02) suspects with about 702kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Puttalam

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Puttalam on 15th June 2024 resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects and the seizure of approximately 702kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. Additionally, the Navy also confiscated a three-wheeler made ready to transfer the consignment.

16 Jun 2024