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COAST GUARD SEIZES OVER 800 LITRES OF GODA PREPARED FOR ILLEGAL LIQUOR PRODUCTION

Based on information received by Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted in collaboration with Special Boat Squadron (SBS) and Wennapuwa Police in Wennapuwa, Nainamadama area, and took into custody over 800 liters of ‘Goda’ on 20th March 2026....

Mar 20, 2026

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PERSON ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD WITH 88 TURTLE EGGS

Coast Guard arrested a person with 88 turtle eggs during a special search operation conducted at Matara with wildlife officials today (20th March 2026)....

Mar 20, 2026

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THIRTEEN ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL FISHING ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD

During special operations conducted in Beruwala and Kalpitiya areas by the Coast Guard thirteen (13) personnel engaged in illegal fishing activities were arrested on 19th March 2026....

Mar 19, 2026

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COAST GUARD SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTS TABLE TOP EXERCISE -2026

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully conducted a Table Top Exercise – 2026 (TTX–26) at the Coast Guard Headquarters Mirissa,...

Mar 18, 2026

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COAST GUARD SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTS 2 KM OPEN SEA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP - 2026

The Fly Blue Turtle – 2 Kilometre Men’s and Women’s Open Sea Swimming Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard(SLCG) in line with the 16th Anniversary of the SLCG...

Mar 14, 2026

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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...

Mar 09, 2026

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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...

Mar 08, 2026

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COAST GUARD ASSIST THE SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF THE ANNUAL FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH, PALAITHIVU

The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church, Palaithivu Island was held on 06th and 07th March 2026, drawing a large number of Sri Lankan devotees...

Mar 08, 2026

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COAST GUARD RESPONDS SWIFTLY TO CLEAN OIL CONTAMINATED BEACHES

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel responded swiftly to clean the oil contaminated beach areas in Hikkaduwa on 07th March 2026...

Mar 07, 2026

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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...

Mar 06, 2026

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