Operations News
2026
July
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...
Navy nabs 4 individuals for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended four (4) individuals along with a haul of 554 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the seas off Usmukkunthurai, Mannar on 7 July 2026.
Navy foils smuggling attempt: Massive haul of pharmaceuticals seized in Kalpitiya
In a successful maritime interception, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect (01) along with a dinghy (01) whilst smuggling a staggering 935,000 medicinal capsules in the seas off Ippantivu, Kalpitiya on 30 Jun 26.
June
Navy intercepts dinghy with over 620kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
In an operation to curb smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy carrying a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 01 suspect in the Negombo lagoon area on 28 Jun 26.