Operation News
Navy apprehends 19 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy off Kokilai, Pulmude on 25th July 2023, led to the apprehension of 19 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During this operation, the Navy also held 04 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for the illegal act.
26 Jul 2023
Navy nabs 03 persons with over 24kg of venison in Panama
The Navy apprehended 03 suspects with over 24kg of venison, during a patrol conducted in Shasthraweli, Panama on 25th July 2023.
26 Jul 2023
Navy takes hold of about 606kg of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 606kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves adrift in waters, during a search conducted close to the Mattutivu Island in Kalpitiya lagoon on 24th July 2023.
25 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 02 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 24th July 2023. The operation led to the apprehension of 02 Indian trawlers with 09 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
25 Jul 2023
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 28 million in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 86kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Kudairippu, Jaffna in the evening of 23rd July 2023.
24 Jul 2023
Navy apprehends 16 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
Special operations conducted by the Navy off Kadaikadu and Veththalakerni in Jaffna on 21st and 22nd July 2023, led to the apprehension of 16 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing activities. During these operations, the Navy also held 11 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for these illegal acts.
24 Jul 2023
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 54 Mn street value held in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Waththirayan sea area of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (23rd July 2023) led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with over 165kg of Kerala cannabis being smuggled by a dinghy.
23 Jul 2023
Navy rushes firefighting assistance to extinguish sudden fire erupted in Vavuniya
The Sri Lanka Navy rushed its firefighting team to Irattaperiyakulam in Vavuniya following a sudden fire broke out at a coir mill on the night of 21st July 2023.
22 Jul 2023
Navy nets Kerala Cannabis stash valued at over Rs. 11 Mn in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 35kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in the Mamunai area of Jaffna today (19th July 2023).
19 Jul 2023
Navy takes hold of 02 dinghies with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies loaded with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 18th July 2023.
19 Jul 2023