Navy finds four 60mm mortar grenades in Wattakandai area
During a search conducted in Wattakandai area on 10th April 2020, the Navy managed to find four 60mm mortar grenades.
11 Apr 2020
Navy seizes another vessel carrying heroin and crystal methamphetamine in high seas
During the first quarter of the year 2020, Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) of Sri Lanka Navy in high seas, producing successful results, were able to seize foreign vessels carrying large consignments of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice) and ketamine and apprehend a number of drug traffickers.
11 Apr 2020
Person with Kerala cannabis held during naval foot patrol
The Navy nabbed a person with Kerala cannabis, during a foot patrol conducted in Rakawa today (10th April 2020)
10 Apr 2020
Person in possession of liquor stock without license nabbed in Negombo
The Navy nabbed a person in possession of a stock of liquor without license, during a search operation conducted with the Police in Wijaya Katupotha area, Chilaw today (10th April 2020).
10 Apr 2020
Navy seizes 03 unauthorized fishing nets in Batticaloa lagoon area
During a patrol conducted in Kotuwamada area today (10th April 2020), the Navy managed to find 03 unauthorized nets being cast in Batticaloa lagoon.
10 Apr 2020
Navy-improvised disinfection chamber set up at Colombo National Hospital
Another disinfection chamber built by the Navy’s Research and Development (R&D) Unit under Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project was handed over for the use of Outpatient Department (OPD) at the National Hospital, Colombo today (10th April 2020).
10 Apr 2020
People confined to homes rejoiced in entertainment provided by Navy
Authorities have declared certain districts in the island as high risk areas for the spread of new coronavirus. Stepping in to provide some respite to the people confined at apartments under self-quarantine in Colombo district, the Navy on 05th April 2020 commenced several musical programmes in a bid to lift their spirits.
10 Apr 2020
Navy continues to conduct its disinfection programmes at several locations
In its continuous efforts to control the spread of new coronavirus in the country, the Navy conducted several disinfection programmes at Colombo South Teaching Hospital – Kalubowila, Administration Building at the Jaya Container Terminal, Colombo Port and Ministry of National Water Supply and Drainage from 07th to 09th April 2020.
10 Apr 2020
Person in possession of heroin held with assistance of Navy
The Navy together with Police apprehended a person in possession of heroin, near the Malwathuoya Bridge in Silawathura on 09th April 2020.
10 Apr 2020
Navy assists apprehension of 02 persons with Kerala cannabis
The Navy apprehended 02 persons with Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted with the Army and Police in Tharapuram, Mannar on 09th April 2020.
10 Apr 2020