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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CASH

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special operation was conducted in Arachchikattuwa area in Chilaw in coordination with the Arachchikattuwa Police and arrested two (02) persons ...

Apr 10, 2026

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THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH ILLEGAL DRUGS AND FOREIGN CIGARETTES

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted in Rathmalana area in coordination with the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau, Mt.Lavinia and arrested three (03) persons along with 25 g of Hashish, 06g of Kerala Cannabis and 400 illegal foreign cigarettes today (09th,< April 2026)...

Apr 09, 2026

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MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER KNP KUMARA APPOINTED AS THE MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE SRI LANKA COAST GUARD

Master Chief Petty Officer KNP Kumara was appointed as the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (MCPOCG)....

Apr 09, 2026

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF COAST GUARD CALLS ON INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE

The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of the Police, Attorney-at- Law Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya at the Sri Lanka Police Headquarters on 07th April 2026...

Apr 07, 2026

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THREE FISHERMEN ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL FISHING ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD

A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard off Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya seas led to the arrest of three (03) fishermen while transferring illegally harvested sea cucumbers on 05th April 2026...

Apr 05, 2026

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COAST GUARD RESCUES 18 INDIVIDUALS FROM DROWNING IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued eighteen (18) local and foreign tourists from drowning during lifesaving operations conducted across various coastal regions of the island in the month March 2026....

Mar 31, 2026

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FISHERMAN ALONG WITH LOCAL CANNABIS ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard arrested a fisherman along with 80g of local Cannabis during arrival formalities at the fisheries harbour in Cod Bay on 30th March 2026 ...

Mar 30, 2026

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SRI LANKA COAST GUARD SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCT BEACH CLEANING AND TREE PLANTING PROGRAMME

With the objective of supporting the national aspirations of building an environmentally friendly Sri Lanka, the Western Region of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard successfully conducted another beach cleaning and tree planting programme...

Mar 28, 2026

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Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office today (27 March)...

Mar 27, 2026

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Director General of Coast Guard Calls on Defence Secretary

The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (23 March)...

Mar 25, 2026

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