An illegal immigrant form India and five suspects held by Navy
The Navy, during a raid conducted in Thondamanaru area, Jaffna on 22nd September 2019, apprehended an illegal immigrant from India along with 05 more suspects.
23 Sep 2019
Three (03) persons held for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 03 persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the sea area off the Norway Island in Trincomalee on 21st September 2019.
23 Sep 2019
470kg of beedi leaves found during naval operations
The Navy, during search operations carried out in the sea area east of the Iranativu Island and off Walaipadu, Kilinochchi on 21st September 2019, recovered a stock of beedi leaves.
22 Sep 2019
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with local cannabis
The Navy with the assistance of Police apprehended a suspect during a raid conducted in Lahugala, Pottuvil on 21st September 2019.
22 Sep 2019
Navy’s contribution for ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’
To coincide with the ‘National Coastal and Marine Resources Conservation Week’ which had been declared from 16th to 21st September, a range of beach cleaning programmes were carried out by SL Navy in collaboration with the Marine Resources Conservation Authority.
21 Sep 2019
1616kg of Beedi leaves recovered by a Naval raid
The Navy, during a search carried out on the Iranativu island, has found a large stock of beedi leaves on 20th September 2019.
21 Sep 2019
Four (04) persons engaged in illegal fishing held by Navy
SL Navy apprehended four (04) persons who engaged in illegal fishing at Kokilai lagoon area in Pulmude, on 20th September 2019.
21 Sep 2019
Navy assists douse fire broke out at textile store in Wattala
A sudden fire that broke out at a textile store in Hekiththa, Wattala was brought under control with the assistance provided by the Navy on 20th September.
21 Sep 2019
Navy recovers two chargers made with gelignite sticks
Two charges made with gelignite sticks to be used for illegal fishing were recovered by Navy during a raid carried out along the Erakkandi beach on 20th September 2019.
21 Sep 2019
Navy assists to bring injured seaman of an oil tanker, ashore
Sri Lanka Navy assisted to bring ashore an injured seaman who was onboard an oil tanker owned by a private company, for prompt medical treatment, on 19th September 2019.
20 Sep 2019