Navy foils illegal livestock transport off Puttalam, 2 suspects apprehended

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 2 suspects attempting to illegally transport 8 goats by sea during a search operation conducted off Uchchamunai, Puttalam today, 9 November 2026.

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command detected and inspected a suspicious dinghy operating in the sea area. Upon searching the boat, they recovered 8 goats being transported by sea without valid permits.

The suspects, along with the seized dinghy and the livestock, were handed over to the Kalpitiya Police Station for further legal proceedings.