Operation News
MRCC Colombo renders assistance to rescue a group of distressed fishermen in high seas
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo today (11th July 2022) coordinated the rescue of 03 fishermen whose lives were at risk aboard a distressed local fishing trawler at sea. The fishing trawler was in high seas southeast of Sri Lanka, about 174 nautical miles (about 322 km) from the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse.
12 Jul 2022
Over Rs. 67 million worth Kerala cannabis apprehended by Navy in Mannar
The Navy took hold of over 225kg of Kerala cannabis, during special operations conducted in the beach area of Thewampiddi and Sand Banks in Mannar today (11th July 2022). The operations also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to one of the incidents.
12 Jul 2022
Navy apprehends 78 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the island
Sri Lanka Navy apprehend 78 individuals, suspected to be on illegal migration attempts to a foreign country via sea, during separate search operations carried out in seas off Batticaloa and Kaluwankeni Beach, Batticaloa on the night of 10th July 2022.
11 Jul 2022
A consignment of Kerala cannabis with gross street value of about Rs. 33 million held by Navy in Mannar
Naval patrols conducted in Sand Banks, Mannar and the beach area of Urumalai today (10th July 2022) and on 09th July led to the seizure of Kerala cannabis weighing about 113 kg and 280g (wet weight).
11 Jul 2022
Navy thwarts another illegal migration attempt, 67 individuals held in eastern seas
A naval patrol conducted in the eastern seas off Kalmunai this morning (08th July 2022) led to the apprehension of 67 individuals, suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, and seizure of a local fishing trawler.
08 Jul 2022
07 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the country with 02 human smugglers held by Navy in Talaimannar seas
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, during a night patrol conducted in seas off Talaimannar on 06th July 2022. Apart from these individuals, the Navy also nabbed 02 human smugglers who plotted this illegal act.
07 Jul 2022
Navy finds over 67kg of Kerala cannabis hidden in shrubs close to Manthai beach
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Norochcholai, Puttalam this morning (06th July 2022), led to the seizure of about 212 kg of Kerala cannabis being transferred by a van. The Navy also nabbed a suspect in connection to this racket, during this operation.
06 Jul 2022
Navy apprehends 53 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the country with 02 human smugglers
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 53 persons who were attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, during separate search operations carried out in beach areas of Erakkandi, Trincomalee and Talpadu, Mannar on the night of 05th July 2022. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 human smugglers.
06 Jul 2022
Poaching Trawler in northern waters held by the Navy
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in northern waters of the island in the evening of 04th July 2022. Accordingly, the operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 05 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Analaitivu Island.
05 Jul 2022
Navy seizes an Indian trawler for poaching in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation in the evening of 03rd July 2022, to chase away Indian trawlers which were poaching in northern waters of the island. During this operation, the Navy seized an Indian trawler with 12 Indian fishermen poaching in island waters off Point Pedro.
04 Jul 2022