In a remarkable display of it expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 12th June 2023 cleared blockages under the Dodangoda and Agaliya bridges over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream.

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a person with 45 Water Gel sticks – a type of commercial explosive, during a search operation carried out in Erakkandi, Trincomalee on 12th June 2023. The arrest was made while the suspect was carrying the explosive items for sale.