A coordinated search operation carried out by the Navy and the Office of Excise Department in Galle led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 120 packets of foreign cigarettes, over 05kg of tobacco powder and 2400 cigarette filters in Ahangama today (18th January 2022).

A search operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the apprehension of 03 dinghies loaded with over 2468kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu Leaves in the lagoon area of Chilaw this morning (18th January 2023). During the operation, 03 suspects in connection to the incident were also apprehended.