In separate search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 20 to 25 May 25, twenty-six (26) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Kokkuthuduwai, Thiriyaya, Nayaru, Mankerni, Waleithoddam, Kuduirippu, Pulleyaradi, Vavunativu and Kanankuda. The individuals were caught while engaging in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized fishing gear.

Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 25 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 252kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, 12.75g of Kerala cannabis and 3g and 155mg of methamphetamine (ice). Additionally, six (06) suspects were apprehended in connection with the illegal activities.

Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas off the southern coast, apprehending 11 suspects along with 02 local multi-day fishing trawlers, involved in smuggling of narcotics. The operation was mounted in collaboration with the State Intelligence Service, the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and the Regional Coordination Operation Centres. The drug-laden trawlers and suspects were escorted this morning (28 May 25) to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour where the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), along with the Commander of the Navy and the Acting Inspector General of Police, were present to inspect the seized narcotics.

In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 10 to 19 May 25, thirty-six (36) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the sea areas of Kotuwamada, Sallikovil, Erakkandi and Elephant Island, Nandikadal, Kalladi, Point Pedro and Alampil sea areas. The individuals were caught while engaging in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized fishing gear.

Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 10 to 19 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 108kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, approx. 732g of cocaine and apprehension of a suspect with 2600 foreign cigarettes.

The Navy sprang into action, providing critical first aid to a British tourist who was in a spot of bother while surfing at Peanut Farm Beach on 15 May 25, suffering an ankle injury that required emergency attention.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Paramunai, Kalpitiya on the night of 01 Apr 25, led to the interception of a dinghy (01) and apprehension of two (02) suspects, while smuggling about 675kg of Kendu leaves.

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Police in Puttalam on 30 Mar 25 led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale.

In a swift rescue mission, the Sri Lanka Navy on 30 Mar 25 evacuated an injured Chinese national from a Merchant Vessel off the southern coast and rushed him to the hospital for treatment. The individual, who had been in need of medical attention following an accident, was aboard the MV AE Neptune, sailing about 63 nautical miles (116 km) from Galle. The operation was coordinated by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo with the assistance of the Navy.

A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF in Paranthan of Kilinochchi on 26 Mar 25 led to the interception of a lorry for smuggling about 20kg and 150g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect involved in the smuggling racket.