A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF led to the recovery of about 174kg and 126g of Kerala cannabis from the beach vicinity of Vaththirayan in Kilinochchi, Jaffna on 04 Mar 25.

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau in the Fort area of Colombo on 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Karuwalakuda and Sinna Arichchai, Kalpitiya on the night of 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects for smuggling about 426kg of Kendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies used for this illegal act.