Sri Lankan Navy arrests 7 foreigners, seizes 240 kg narcotics in international waters

May 08, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 8 : The Sri Lankan Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Bureau in international waters south of the country,...

Sri Lanka emerging as transit hub for narcotics smugglers

Nov 24, 2022

Sri Lanka is emerging as a transit hub for narcotics smugglers evidenced by Sri Lankan Navy raids resulting in the seizure of large amounts...

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 26 Indian fishermen, seizes four boats

Jul 01, 2024

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 26 Indian fishermen, and seized four boats, the Fishermen Association of Pamban said.

India Coast Guard seizes 3 Sri Lankan boats carrying narcotics near Lakshadweep

Mar 07, 2021

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 7 : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship 'Varaha' has seized three Sri Lankan fishing boats for carrying narcotics onboard.

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 9 Tamil Nadu fishermen, seizes 2 boats

Jul 23, 2024

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended nine fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on Monday, as per the Rameswaram Fishermen Association.

Sri Lankan navy thwarts migration attempt, detains over 100 people

Jun 28, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 28 : Sri Lankan navy detained over 100 people in two days, who were trying to migrate to Australia by...