Operations News
2026
August
Navy takes hold of smuggled spices in Baththalangunduwa
The Navy seized a consignment of dried ginger and cardamom husks, smuggled into the country, during a search operation in the Baththalangunduwa area of Kalpitiya on 23 August 2026.
Navy nabs 50 persons over illegal fishing activities
The Navy conducted operations against illegal fishing from 1 to 15 August 2026 in coordination with the Police and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. During these operations, 50 individuals were appreh...
Search Operations Continue, Salvage Operation Underway Following Navy Craft Incident Off Angulana
Search operations continue for missing Naval Officer following a Naval Fast Attack Craft ran into distress off Angulana on 15 August 2026.
Large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Norochcholai
A search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Paniadiya area at Norochcholai on 13 August 2026 led to the seizure of over 1464kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.
Navy seizes Indian fishing trawler with 9 fishermen for illegal fishing in SL waters
The Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler (01) along with nine (9) Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters off the Urumalei Point, Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12 August 2026.
Navy seizes large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo
The Navy seized around 535kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation in the sea area off Kudapaduwa, Negombo, on 11 August 2026.
7,000 foreign cigarettes seized in Puttalam; one arrested
The Navy along with the Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a person and seized 7,000 foreign cigarettes during a coordinated search operation in Mullipuram, Puttalam on 9 August 2026.
July
Twelve (12) suspects apprehended for smuggling of over 14,000 sea cucumbers
The Navy apprehended 12 suspects on 28 July 2026, during a search operation covering the South Bar beach and adjoining coastal areas in Mannar, seizing more than 14,000 sea cucumbers that were being smuggled by sea an...
Navy takes hold of more than three tons of smuggled Kendu leaves off Chilaw
The Navy seized approx 3,135kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, along with 3 dinghies during a search operation off Karukapane Beach in Chilaw today, 24 July 2026.
Navy seizes over 735kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
The Navy seized more than 735kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 2 suspects during a search operation in the Negombo Lagoon on 22 July 2026.