Operation News
Navy helps rescue of stranded whale in Puttalam lagoon, guiding it back to open waters
In a remarkable display of compassion, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to rescue a stranded whale in the Puttalam lagoon off the Ippanthivu island, guiding it back to the open ocean waters today (08th August 2023). The stranded whale measuring approx. 20 feet in length belonging to the species of minke whale.
08 Aug 2023
Navy takes hold of poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (07th August 2023). The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) with ten (10) Indian nationals poaching in island waters off Alampil in Mullaitivu.
07 Aug 2023
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 75 Mn held in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended a suspect with over 227kg of Kerala cannabis, during a combined search operation conducted in Ponnalei, Jaffna on 05th August 2023. The operation also lead to the seizure of a lorry used to smuggle narcotic drugs.
06 Aug 2023
Navy apprehends 10 persons engaged in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
The Navy apprehended 10 individuals on 03rd and 04th August 2023 in Nilaweli and Lankapatuna in Trincomalee, while they were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these search operations, the Navy also held illegally caught fish, 116 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 03 dinghies and diving gear.
05 Aug 2023
Navy apprehends suspect with approx. 75kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Navy apprehended a suspect with a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing about 75kg (wet weight) during a search operation conducted in Serakkuliya beach area this morning (04th August 2023). The apprehension was made when the suspects was making arrangements to transfer the contraband item by a three-wheeler.
04 Aug 2023
A suspect with commercial explosive sticks nabbed in Jayanagar, Trincomalee
Separate operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Jayanagar with the assistance of Kuchchaveli Police, and Poduwakattu sea area on 31st July and 03rd August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect as well as 05 commercial explosive sticks, 14 set-up charges and 17 non-electric detonators.
04 Aug 2023
Navy brings ashore ill fisherman for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy on 01st August 2023 brought ashore an ill fisherman who had fallen ill while aboard a multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman was at sea, approximately 20 nautical miles (about 37km) southeast of Hambantota, as he was approached by the Navy.
02 Aug 2023
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish fire broke out in Wattala
The Sri Lanka Navy rushed a firefighting team of it to Wattala area following a sudden fire broke out at a house on the Church Road in the morning of 01st August 2023.
01 Aug 2023
Navy takes hold of 51 commercial explosive sticks in Ariyalai beach, Jaffna
A special search operation carried out by the Navy in the Ariyalai beach, Jaffna led to the recovery of 51 commercial explosive sticks on 29th July 2023.
30 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 03 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy off Kokilai, Pulmude on 27th July 2023, led to the apprehension of 03 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During this operation, the Navy also held 01 dinghy, a stock of illegally caught fish and unauthorized fishing gear used for the illegal act.
28 Jul 2023