The prevailing situation in the country has greatly hampered the monthly receipt of medication of retired and serving naval personnel as well as their family members who are receiving long-term treatment from naval hospitals.

In its continuous efforts to control the spread of new coronavirus within the country, the Navy conducted several disinfection programmes at Colombo Dockyard, entrances of Colombo harbour, Warakapola Base Hospital and Zahira College Puttalam on 12^th and 16^th April 2020.

The Navy apprehended a suspect in possession of conch shells without permit, during a search operation conducted with the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries of Mannar in the Karisalpadu area of Mannar on 16^th April

The Navy held a persons in possession of cannabis, during a search conducted with the Police in Illuppaikaddawai, Mannar on 16^th April 2020.

During a search conducted in Koththanthive, Baththuluoya on 16^th April 2020, the Navy held a person in possession of illicit liquor and 'Madana Modaka' pills.

The Navy apprehended 04 persons who engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Kokilai on 16^th April 2020.

After having raided an illicit liquor brewing centre in Uchchamunei area, Kalpitiya on 15^th April 2020, the Navy managed to apprehend a woman at the illicit arrack den, with a stock of illicit liquor.

The Navy apprehended 08 suspects with heroin, during a coordinated operation conducted with the Division Vice Squad Mannar in South Bar, Mannar on 15^th April 2020.

Sri Lanka Navy, on 15^th April 2020, rendered assistance to safely bring a sick Indian national aboard the International Merchant Vessel ‘Menkar’ to the port of Colombo.

Eleven (11) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Boossa Naval Base, left for their homes today (16^th April 2020).