Operation News
Navy seizes a stock of Kerala cannabis in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 50kg and 380g (wet weight) during a patrol conducted in Urumalai beach, Mannar this morning (18th April 2022).
18 Apr 2022
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 59 million in seas south of Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of Kerala cannabis weighing about 197kg and 60g (wet weight) during a patrol conducted in seas south of Mannar on 16th April 2022.
17 Apr 2022
Navy nabs 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 45 million in northern waters
A special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy in seas off the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 13th April 2022) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis weighing about 150kg (wet weight) and a dinghy used for this smuggling attempt.
14 Apr 2022
Navy clears blockage under Dodangoda, Agaliya and Wakwella bridges
The Navy was pressed into service to clear debris clogged under Dodangoda, Agaliya and Wakwella bridges over the Gin Ganga in Baddegama area, on 07th, 11th and 12th.
14 Apr 2022
Related to the news 'Navy seizes about 325kg of narcotics worth over Rs. 6200 million in southern waters’ released on April 2022.
The above news is revised as follows as the quantity and value of narcotics seized during the said operation have been revised in subsequent investigations.
13 Apr 2022
Navy seizes about 325kg of narcotics worth over Rs. 6200 million in southern waters
A special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, State Intelligence Service (SIS) and Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) in seas off Dodanduwa, Galle on the evening of 12th April 2022, led to the seizure of a local multi-day fishing vessel smuggling about 300kg of substance suspected to be heroin and about 25kg of drugs suspected to be crystal methamphetamine (ICE). The coordinated operation also made way to the apprehension of 11 suspects along with a dinghy, a cab and a three-wheeler in connection to the incident.
13 Apr 2022
Navy apprehends 03 suspects with Crystal Methamphetamine worth about Rs. 08 million in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects with about 01kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and a dinghy, during a patrol carried out in seas off the Delft Island this morning (11th April 2022).
11 Apr 2022
Navy renders assistance to rescue distressed fishermen at sea
Sri Lanka Navy on 10th April 2022 rendered assistance to safely bring ashore a group of fishermen who were aboard a distressed fishing vessel in southern seas and rush them to hospital for medical attention.
11 Apr 2022
Navy nabs two suspects with Crystal Methamphetamine worth over Rs.7.6 million in Talaimannar seas
Sri Lanka Navy nabbed 02 suspects with about 956g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and a dinghy, during a patrol in seas north of Talaimannar this morning (08th April 2022).
08 Apr 2022
Navy seizes an Indian trawler for poaching in Sri Lanka waters
Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the morning of 03rd April 2022, to chase away a large number of Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters northeast of the Delft Island in Jaffna. During this operation, the Navy seized an Indian trawler with 12 Indian fishermen continued to remain in island waters through the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
03 Apr 2022