Operation News
Another 38 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 38 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a search operation carried out in southeastern seas of the island on 11th June 2022.
12 Jun 2022
Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 91 individuals held in Marawila and western seas
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend 91 individuals, suspected to be on illegal migration attempts to a foreign country via sea, during separate operations carried out in Marawila and western seas on 07th June 2022.
08 Jun 2022
Navy nabs 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 105 million of street value
Two separate operations mounted by the Navy in Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Allappiddi, Kayts on 03rd June 2022, led to the seizure of over 350kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 02 suspects with a car.
04 Jun 2022
Navy teams continue to provide relief to people affected by adverse weather
Sri Lanka Navy this morning (01st June 2022) deployed 13 relief teams in flood-risk areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces to extend relief to flood victims in those areas. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams are currently working in full swing to assist affected communities in respective areas as of now.
02 Jun 2022
Thirteen (13) Navy teams engaged in flood relief duties following inclement weather
Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 13 relief teams in flood-risk areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces as of this morning (01st June 2022), to provide relief to the flood victims following the inclement weather prevailing in the island.
01 Jun 2022
Navy remains standby to extend relief to people affected by inclement weather
Sri Lanka Navy deployed 06 relief teams in several places in the Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces as of the morning of 31st May 2022. The Navy relief teams have been sent out to respective areas to provide relief to the people who are vulnerable to flash floods, triggered due to adverse weather in several parts of the island.
31 May 2022
Forty five (45) persons suspected to be on illegal migration attempt held by Navy
Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 suspicious local multiday fishing trawlers with 45 individuals, during patrols carried out in southern and western seas.
28 May 2022
Navy relief teams render assistance to school children affected by flood
Sri Lanka Navy on 24th May 2022 pressed into action to extend flood relief to school children sitting for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in the Puttalam District, as they were affected by adverse weather prevailing in several parts of the island.
25 May 2022
Navy apprehends 67 individuals in Trincomalee, foiling illegal migration attempt from the country
A special operation conducted in Sallisampaltivu and seas off Trincomalee on the night of 23rd May 2022, led to the apprehension of 67 individuals who attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country via sea.
24 May 2022
Navy thwarts illegal migration attempt; a group of 40 held in Batticaloa seas and Kalawanchikudi beach area
Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend 40 individuals who attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a patrol conducted in seas off Batticaloa and in a special operation in the beach area of Kalawanchikudi, Batticaloa on 18th May 2022.
19 May 2022