Following a successful intelligence collaboration between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy, the Indian Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler (01) carrying a large haul of Crystal Methamphetamine, another multi-day trawler (01) suspected of involvement in the smuggling along with a group of suspects. SLNS Gajabahu escorted those fishing trawlers and suspects to the Colombo port today (02nd December 2024), for onward legal action. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera visited Colombo port to inspect the seized haul of narcotics. The Defence Attaché of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Captain M. Anand, was also present during the inspection.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Mohoththuwaram in Kalpitiya on 01st December 2024, led to the recovery of about 733kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country via sea.