Vessel seized by Navy suspecting to have link with narcotic trafficking, brought to Colombo harbour
The fishing vessel which was seized by Navy in deep seas South of Galle on 11th July 2019, while plying without flag state and registration markings on the hull, was brought to Colombo harbour this evening. Along with the vessel, the Navy also held 09 foreigners onboard and found substances suspected to be narcotics (approximately 60kg). Further investigations will be carried out to reveal the identity of the vessel and persons aboard.
12 Jul 2019
Navy renders assistance to douse fire at a land in Puttalam town
Sri Lanka Navy firefighters rendered assistance to completely douse a fire broke out at a land used for collecting scraps and remains which was congested by buildings in Puttlalam town, on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
Captain Sanjeewa Premaratne assumes duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Suranimila
Captain (H) Sanjeewa Premaratne today (12th July) assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Fast Missile Vessel, SLNS Suranimila.
12 Jul 2019
Navy held a person with ICE
A Naval team apprehended a person with drug ICE, during a raid carried out in Shethavadiya area-Kalpitiya, on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
Navy apprehends Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka navy apprehended a group of Indian fishermen who engaged in fishing illegally in Sri Lankan territorial waters with their fishing craft (Dhow) on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019
Navy assists to bring an injured fisherman ashore
Sri Lanka Navy brought a severely injured fisherman ashore for medical treatment on 11th July 2019.
12 Jul 2019