COAST GUARD PERSONNEL ARRESTED 5000 FOREIGN CIGARETTES
On 26th August 2023, two persons and a motorbike were arrested along with a stock of 5000 foreign cigarettes in 02 operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with the support of the Chilaw Police and the Special Task Force (Mattakkuliya).
COAST GUARD PERSONNEL ARRESTED KENDU LEAVES IN WATTAKKALLIYA BEACH AREA
On 25th August 2023, officers from the Sri Lanka Coast Guard stationed at Chilaw, in collaboration with the Chilaw Police, apprehended two individuals and seized a lorry containing a shipment of 1231.8 kg of Kendu leaves.
COAST GUARD RESCUED THREE LOCALS FROM RISK OF DROWNING
Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Panadura and Gopalapuram public beach saved three locals during a successful rescue attempt on 24th August 2023.
SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUES FIVE FOREIGNERS
Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers, attached to the Mirissa Lifesaving Post, saved three Russians, a German, and an Iranian from drowning at Mirissa beach on 23rd August 2023. Two adults , aged 38 and 27, and a 6 year-old child who were Russian nationalists were swimming at the beach when they were suddenly swept away by strong sea currents. The Coast Guard lifesavers' alertness, skillfulness, and experience could save the three lives. The same day, a German male and a 25-year-old Iranian male were also at risk of drowning due to heavy sea currents and safely rescued by SLCG.
COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUE A COUPLE OF GERMANS
Two Germans were rescued by Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mirrissa Lifesaving Post whilst drowning on 22nd August 2023 in a successful rescue attempt.
12th Indo Pacific Environmental Security Forum Concluded at Colombo
The 12th edition of the Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum took place from August 14th to 17th at the Shangri-la Hotel in Colombo.
COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO FOREIGNERS FROM RISK OF DROWNING
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) LifeSavers attached to Mirissa life-saving post saved two Lebanese during a successful rescue attempt on 16th August 2023.
COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO LOCALS AND A FOREIGNER
Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers rescued three persons including a Russian lady whilst drowning in two successful rescue attempts on 15th August 2023.
COAST GUARD RESCUES ANOTHER MALE
Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mount Lavinia Lifesaving Post rescued a local whilst drowning on 13th August 2023.
SRI LANNKA COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RESCUE FIVE LOCAL MALES
Another five local males were rescued by Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers attached to Mount Lavinia Lifesaving Post from drowning and dragging away on 12th August 2023 in three successful rescue attempts.