The Navy, in line with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, organized a series of programmes to further strengthen drug prevention activities.

The Navy recovered explosives used for illegal fishing in a dinghy, while conducting a search operation at the Erakkandi beach area in Trincomalee on 01^st July 2020.

Another 06 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from them after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 01^st July 2020.

Commander Sampath Amarasinghe assumed duties as Commanding Officer of SLNS Wickrama II on 30^th June 2020.

With the reservation of the Navy General Hospital for treatment of corona infected patients as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, treatment for ordinary patient were restricted.

A suspect with an unauthorized gun was apprehended during a search operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police, at Ismailpuram area in Wanathawilluwa, on 30^th June 2020.

The Navy on 30^th June 2020 held 02 persons along with a dinghy for engaging in fishing without valid pass. The apprehension was made during a foot patrol in the beach area of Wankaleipadu, Talaimannar.

Another 06 naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, were discharged from them after gaining full recovery from the virus, confirmed by PCR tests, on 30^th June 2020.

The Navy on 29^th June 2020 rendered assistance to repair the sluice gate of Ridiyagama tank in Ambalantota.

Rear Admiral Upul De Silva assumed office as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) on 29^th June 2020.