Navy brings ashore two boats carrying drugs, weapons

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Colombo, March 12 (Daily Mirror) - Two multi-day fishing boats carrying drugs and weapons in international waters south of the island were brought to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour today (12), following a Navy operation.

The Sri Lanka Navy also arrested 10 suspects on board the vessels, all reportedly residents of the Southern Province.

The boats were identified during a special operation conducted recently using long-range Sri Lanka Navy vessels in international waters south of the island.

On one of the fishing boats, authorities discovered a large quantity of drugs weighing over 600 kilograms, along with eight pistols with magazines, two T56 rifles, and an M16 rifle. The M16-type firearm is typically reserved for special security forces personnel.

Officials suspect the second fishing boat was monitoring the first vessel to provide support.

Deputy Defence Minister, the Inspector General of Police and the Sri Lanka Navy Commander were also present at Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour to witness the drugs being brought ashore.

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The Truth Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:05 PM

All these detections are the faults of previous and present governments for not bringing in the death penalty and the clergy for keeping their so called damned pious mouths shut.

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Sashi Thursday, 12 March 2026 03:59 PM

Navy is doing an excellent job, but do we have enough capability to monitor and seize the number of boats with drugs and weapons?

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Pina R Balusinha Thursday, 12 March 2026 05:14 PM

Myna gangs are still in action! Where is Namal the Pada Nayagam? Hiding with stolen money!

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Gabriella Thursday, 12 March 2026 06:13 PM

As usual Sri Lankan Navy not police.

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Bernard Jayatilake Friday, 13 March 2026 04:58 AM

The police usually carry out deep see missions in their warships and then allow the navy to take over close to the shore around the country.

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Sambo Friday, 13 March 2026 08:07 AM

Congratulations for great job done in behalf of the country.Keep the good work up to save our country. Thank you sir,

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