During a joint operation conducted by the Navy and the Police in Kallapadu, Mullaitivu on 02^nd January 2020, two persons have been apprehended with Methamphetamine (Ice).

Six (06) persons who were on an illegal attempt of selling gems, were apprehended during a raid carried out by Navy in coordination with SL Police, at Saindamaradu area in Kalmunai, on 2^nd January 2020.

A press briefing to make media personnel known on people smuggling, its repercussions and its legal framework was held at the auditorium of Media Centre at the Ministry of Defence today (2^nd January 2020). The event was conducted by Media Coordinator to the Commander of the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Isuru Suriyabandara.

Few detonators used for illegal fishing were recovered by the Navy during a raid carried out in coordination with Police, in Mannar area on 2^nd January 2020.

The Commanding Officer and the ship's company of SLNS ‘Thammanna’ proudly celebrated its 24^th anniversary today (01^st January 2020).

During a raid conducted by the Navy and the Police, two (02) persons were apprehended while loading sand in an area prohibited for sand mining at Katuwewa Aruwa in Hambantota on 31^st December 2019.

Commencing the proceedings of the year 2020 on an auspicious note, naval personnel took the oath of allegiance to public service this morning (01^st January 2020) at a ceremony presided over by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at the Naval Headquarters.

Seven (07) persons who possessed Elephant Pearls (Gajamuthu) with them were apprehended during a raid carried out by Navy in coordination with SL Police, in Kalmunai area on 31^st December 2019.

The customary duty of Ceremonial Guard at the President House and hoisting of National Flag at the Galle Face which was under taken by Sri Lanka Navy on 01^st October 2019, was officially handed over to the Sri Lanka Air Force, today (01^st January 2020).

The Navy and the Police apprehended a drug dealer with heroin at Jaffna Fort on 31^st December 2019.