Operations News
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.
Navy seizes over 1,456kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo
The Navy seized a consignment of more than 1,456kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a truck during a search operation in the Kudapaduwa area of Negombo on 20 July 2026.
Suspect nabbed with cannabis mixed tobacco product in Kalmunai
The Navy, in coordination with the Police, arrested a suspect and seized over 30kg of the illicit tobacco substance known as "Mukku Thool" during a search operation in Kalmunai on 19 July 2026.
Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with prescription drugs and Kendu leaves
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy along with the Police on 19 July 2026 led to the arrest of a suspect (1) with a large stock of prescription drugs and Kendu leaves in the Janasavipura area in Kalpitiya.
Navy apprehends 28 for illegal fishing in fortnightly operations
The Navy apprehended 28 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during multiple operations conducted across the island's waters between 1 and 15 July 2026. Naval personnel also seized 12 dinghies, 4 tr...
Suspect arrested with illegal stockpile of liquor in Mullaitivu
During a coordinated operation, the Navy along with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect (1) and seized 5,575 bottles of illegally stored liquor in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu, on 14 July 2026.
Navy recovers smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya and Chilaw
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves during separate search operations conducted in Kalpitiya and Chilaw on 10 July 2026.
Navy seizes more than 60,000 smuggled sea cucumbers in Mannar coastal raid
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 26 suspects and seized approx. 60,448 sea cucumbers, during a search operation in the coastal vicinity of Southbar, Mannar on 9 July 2026. The haul is suspected to have been smuggled int...