Other Contraband

Navy thwarts smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves and Cardamom, 02 suspects nabbed in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant quantity of smuggled goods, including over 1,002kg of Kendu leaves (in wet weight) and approximately 116kg of Cardamom, during a search operation conducted at the Mampuri beach area in Puttalam on 15 Mar 26. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for the illegal transfer.

19 Mar 2026

Navy takes hold of massive haul of Kendu leaves off Chilaw

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of over 1,273kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 15 Mar 26.

19 Mar 2026

Constant vigilance nets 953kg of Kendu leaves off Marawila

In a search operation conducted off the coast of Marawila on 03 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a substantial consignment of over 953kg of Kendu leaves intended to smuggle in.

08 Mar 2026

Navy takes hold of about 360kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo seas

During a search operation carried out on 26 Feb 26 in the sea area of Pitipana, Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized approx. 360kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

03 Mar 2026

Navy seizes 882kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of over 882kg of Kendu leaves and a cab during separate search operations conducted in the Anawasala and Mohoththuwaram areas of Kalpitiya on 25 Feb 26

27 Feb 2026

Assortment of smuggled items seized in coordinated operations

In a coordinated effort on 21 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard conducted separate search operations in the sea areas off Chilaw and Thoduwawa, leading to a significant seizure of smuggled items and the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy (01). Among the seized items were; over 992kg of Kendu leaves, 140,000 foreign cigarettes and pesticide.

24 Feb 2026

Navy and Coast Guard nab duo with 1407kg Kendu leaves

In a joint operation conducted on 17 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized over 1407kg of Kendu leaves, apprehending 02 suspects and seizing a lorry (01).

18 Feb 2026

Joint operation seizes 9000 foreign cigarettes in Wattala

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the seizure of about 9000 foreign cigarettes and the arrest of a suspect in Wattala on 17 Feb 26.

18 Feb 2026

Navy takes hold of over 300kg of Kendu leaves from Marawila seas

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 300kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves during a search operation in the sea area off Marawila on 07 Feb 26.

10 Feb 2026

A suspect nabbed for illegal possession of 1158 conch shells

In a coordinated operation on 25 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Fisheries Inspectorate of Mannar apprehended an individual (01) for the illegal possession of a significant stock (1158) of undersized conch shells in the Irukkalampiddi area.

27 Jan 2026