SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ASSIST IN ARRESTING OVER 6.8 KILOGRAMS OF GOLD
Based on naval intelligence, a combined search operation was conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and the Navy, off Kankasanthurai seas and arrested two (02) suspects along with 6.865 kg of gold concealed in a fishing boat on 09th March 2026...
TWO PERSONS ARRESTED WITH ILLEGALLY HARVESTED LOBSTERS
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, conducted a special search operation at Balapitiya area and arrested two (02) suspects in possession of 16 lobsters in violation of the provisions stipulated in the Extraordinary Gazette No. 1123/2 dated 13th March 2000, on 08th March 2026...
THE FLY BLUE TURTLE – TWO (02) KILOMETERS OPEN SEA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Fly Blue Turtle – 2km Open Sea Swimming Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard is set to make waves at the breathtaking shores of Mirissa beach on 14th March 2026...
FISHERMAN ARRESTED WITH 195 KILOGRAMS OF ILLEGAL SHARK FISH
A Fisherman was arrested along with 195 kg of Shark fish (Alopias Vulpinus) by the Coast Guard during a special search operation conducted at the fishery harbour, Dondra on 05th March 2026....
SERIES OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED INLINE WITH THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY OF COAST GUARD
The 16th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard falls on 04th March 2026. In commemoration of this occasion, a series of multi religious activities were conducted covering all regions of the Coast Guard...
COAST GUARD RESCUES 23 INDIVIDUALS FROM DROWNING IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued twenty three (23) local and foreign tourists from drowning during lifesaving operations conducted across various coastal regions of the island in the month February 2026...
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE BY COAST GUARD
Based on information received by Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted in collaboration with Tissamaharama Police on 24th February 2026 ...