A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Allappiddi, Jaffna on 30th April 2023, led to the recovery of 50 explosive sticks - a type of commercial explosive, 15 non-electric detonators and 172cm of safety fuse.

The Navy seized over 836kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate operations carried out off Paramunai and Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya on 30th April and 01st May 2023. The search operations also led to the apprehension of 01 dinghy and 02 persons in connection to the acts of smuggling.