Other Contraband

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

A consignment of Kendu leaves held in Kalpitiya

In a coordinated search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the assistance of Police, seized a significant stock (approx. 617kg) of Kendu leaves and a cab (01) in the Kudawa area of Kalpitiya on 14 Jan 25.

17 Jan 2026

Navy nabs 03 suspects in northern waters for bird smuggling racket

During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Kachchativu, Jaffna on 14 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 237 pet birds and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.

15 Jan 2026

Navy seizes fleet of illegal sand mining boats near Upparu Bridge

In an operation on 13 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy held five (05) dinghies, loaded with illegally mined sand along the Mahaweli River, near the Upparu Bridge.

15 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of approx. 621kg of Kendu leaves from Negombo seas

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 621kg of Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out in the sea area off Negombo on 12 Jan 26.

14 Jan 2026

Two (02) suspects nabbed with foreign fags intended for illegal sale

During a coordinated operation mounted on 08 Jan 26 in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes.

09 Jan 2026