Operation News
14 Sri Lankans attempted to illegally enter Réunion Island of France via sea repatriated to Sri Lanka by air
Authorities of the Réunion Island of France repatriated 14 Sri Lankan nationals to Sri Lanka by air on 22nd December 2023. Reportedly, the group of Sri Lankans was apprehended as they were attempting to migrate to the Réunion Island illegally by sea.
25 Dec 2023
Navy continues flood relief efforts in Anuradhapura
Driven by a commitment to service, the Sri Lanka Navy has been a constant presence in flood-ravaged Parakramapura of Padaviya in Anuradhapura district since 03rd December 2023. Navy flood relief teams have been working tirelessly to help the affected community, and their efforts even continued on 23rd December.
25 Dec 2023
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 million in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Veththalakerni beach vicinity, Jaffna on the morning of 24th December 2023 led to the recovery of more than 35kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis washed ashore.
24 Dec 2023
Navy seizes approx. 1955kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Norochcholai
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Norochcholai area on 23rd December 2023, led to the seizure of a lorry loaded with approx. 1955kg of smuggled Tendu leaves.
24 Dec 2023
Navy clears blockage beneath Kanaperiya Bridge in Yakkalamulla
The Sri Lanka Navy on 20th and 21st December 2023 sprang into action to clear a blockage under the Kanaperiya Bridge which is over Polathu Ganga in Yakkalamulla area of Galle.
23 Dec 2023
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal fishing in northwestern waters
The Navy apprehended 08 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted off Kalpitiya, Baththalangunduwa and Uchchamunai on 19th December 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies, about 1995 illegally harvested sea cucumbers as well as diving equipment.
20 Dec 2023
Navy assists flood victims in Matara district
Following adverse weather conditions prevailing in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized its flood relief teams in Balakawala area of Athuraliya in the Matara district since 12th December 2023. Standing with flood victims, teams are providing much-needed assistance to those affected communities as of now.
19 Dec 2023
Navy divers fix defunct sluice gates of Peraru Reservoir
Sri Lanka Navy divers undertook a dedicated mission on 16th and 17th December 2023, to repair the malfunctioning sluice gates of the Peraru Reservoir. These efforts, prompted by recent heavy rainfall, aimed to facilitate the discharge of excess rainwater accumulating in the Peraru Reservoir, situated in the Peraru Kulam area of the Vavuniya district.
18 Dec 2023
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 17th December 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler with 14 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Kareinagar.
18 Dec 2023
Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves in Negombo seas
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies with a consignment of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a special operation carried out in the sea area of Negombo today (17th December 2023). The apprehended stock of Tendu leaves weighed over 1143kg. The Navy also nabbed 04 suspects in connection to the illegal act.
17 Dec 2023