Operation News
Navy nabs 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 08 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets, during a search operation conducted in Upparu sea area of Muthur on 14th April 2024. A dinghy (01) and unauthorized fishing equipment used for this illegal act were also taken into the naval custody, during this operation.
15 Apr 2024
Local multi-day fishing trawler with crystal methamphetamine and heroin worth more than Rs. 3798 Mn gross street value seized by Navy off south coast
In another successful intelligence operation of the Sri Lanka Navy, a local multi-day fishing trawler (01) carrying a large haul of narcotics, with 06 suspects aboard, were intercepted about 133 nautical miles (about 246 km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka. The operation also resulted in the seizure of another local one-day fishing trawler (01) with 04 suspects, believed to have been there to fetch the consignment of narcotics mid-sea. The operation was mounted by deploying Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCG) Samudraraksha which made the apprehension on 12th April 2024. The haul of narcotics included about 179kg and 906g of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and about 83kg and 582g of heroin (with their packages). The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera arrived at the Galle Harbour on 13th April to inspect the consignment of narcotics held in this operation.
14 Apr 2024
A suspect held in Trincomalee for peddling heroin
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Samudragama, Trincomalee on 08th April 2024, led to the arrest of a drug peddler (01) with over 6g of heroin.
09 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in Kilinochchi
The Navy apprehended 08 persons for their involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumber, during a search operation carried out in the sea and beach areas of Nagar Kovil, Kilinochchi on 08th April 2024. The operation also led to the seizure of 540 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 04 dinghies and diving gear.
09 Apr 2024
MRCC Colombo coordinates bringing ashore distressed local multiday fishing trawler
A local fishing trawler in distress was rescued by the Indian Coast Guard with the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo. The rescued trawler is now being towed back to Sri Lanka by another local fishing trawler. The troubled fishing trawler experienced an engine malfunction while navigating in the northern waters, approximately 91 kilometers away from Point Pedro, and was adrift, edging closer towards Indian territory.
08 Apr 2024
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled stock of cashew nuts and ginger in Kankasanthurai
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in Awalsandi beach area in Kankasanthurai on 08th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with over 50kg of cashew nuts and more than 205kg of dried ginger. These items, believed to have been smuggled via sea routes, were found in a three-wheeler (01) which was also taken into the naval custody.
08 Apr 2024
Navy finds water gel sticks in Pulmoddai beach area
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Jinnapuram, Pulmoddai on 05th April 2024, led to the recovery of 06 water gel sticks, which are used as commercial explosives, 01 safety fuse and 20 non electric detonators.
06 Apr 2024
Navy nabs 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing gear, during a search operation conducted in Rathugala sea area, Trincomalee in the dark hours of 04th April 2024. A dinghy (01) and unauthorized fishing equipment used for this illegal act were also taken into the naval custody, during this operation.
05 Apr 2024
A suspect with 5033 prescription drugs arrested in Kalmunai
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kalmunai on 04th April 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 5033 prescription drugs, made ready for sale without valid licence.
05 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 05 persons transferring illegally harvested sea cucumber in Mannar
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who were transferring illegally harvested sea cucumber, during a search carried out in Achchankulam of Mannar in the wee hours of today (04th April 2024). The illicit harvest of sea cucumbers, undertaken under the cover of night and without valid license, comprised 589 of these marine creatures. In addition, the Navy also held 03 motor scooters and diving gear.
04 Apr 2024