Operation News
Three (03) persons held in Mannar for illegal possession of 14,163 conch shells
The Navy and Police apprehended 03 individuals for the unlawful possession of 14,163 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Irukkalapmpiddi, Mannar on 15th January 2024. The suspects were taken into custody as the size of the seized shells was not within the legally accepted limit.
18 Jan 2024
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodangoda Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 17th January 2024 cleared a blockage under the Dodangoda Bridge which is over Gin River in Dodangoda area of Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream.
18 Jan 2024
Navy takes hold of 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the evening of 16th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 18 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar.
17 Jan 2024
Navy finds Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 13 million on Pungudutivu Island
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered about 34kg of Kerala cannabis during a search operation conducted on the Pungudutivu Island, Jaffna on 15th January 2024. The consignment of Kerala cannabis had been hidden in shrubs in the beach vicinity, when it was found by the Navy.
16 Jan 2024
Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 02 million held in Vankalavadi, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Vankalavadi beach vicinity, Jaffna on 14th January 2024 led to the recovery of buried Kerala cannabis weighing over 06kg (wet weight).
15 Jan 2024
Navy takes hold of a poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the evening of 14th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler with 10 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Point Pedro, Jaffna.
15 Jan 2024
Two suspects held with 10600 medicinal capsules
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police STF apprehended 02 suspects with 10600 Pregabalin capsules and a motorcycle, during special search operations conducted in Mihinthale and Kattukarayankudirippu of Talaimannar on 12th and 13th of January 2024.
14 Jan 2024
Navy takes hold of 03 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on 13th January 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar, Jaffna.
14 Jan 2024
Navy apprehends 16 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumber
The Sri Lanka Navy on 12th January 2024 apprehended 16 individuals in the Nadukuda area of Mannar while transporting around 1280 sea cucumbers, sans valid license. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used for this illicit activity.
13 Jan 2024
Navy apprehends 05 persons transporting sea cucumber suspected of being illegally harvested
The Sri Lanka Navy on 10th January 2024 apprehended 05 individuals in the Nadukuda area of Mannar while transporting around 1000 sea cucumbers, believed to have been unlawfully harvested. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used for this illicit activity as well as diving equipment utilized by the suspects.
11 Jan 2024