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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Navy apprehended 03 suspects with over 24kg of venison, during a patrol conducted in Shasthraweli, Panama on 25th July 2023.