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SIX FISHERMEN ARRESTED WITH SHARK FINS AND DRIED SHARK FISH

Six (06) fishermen were arrested along with 20.8 Kg of dried Shark fish and 600 grams of Shark fins by the Coast Guard personnel during arrival formalities at the Galle fishery harbour on 21st February 2026...

Feb 22, 2026

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OVER 20 MN VALUE KENDU LEAVES, FOREIGN CIGARETTES AND AGROCHEMICALS ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted off Thoduwawa sea areas ...

Feb 22, 2026

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FIVE FISHERMEN ARRESTED WITH SHARK FINS AND DRIED SHARK FISH

Five (05) fishermen were arrested along with 11.5 Kg of dried Shark fish and 1.7 Kg of Shark fins by the Coast Guard personnel during arrival formalities at the Negombo fishery harbour on 19th ebruary 2026...

Feb 19, 2026

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RECEIVES LETTER OF APPOINTMENT

Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph received his letter of appointment as the 09th Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 18thFebruary 2026...

Feb 19, 2026

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PERSON ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD WITH 108 TURTLE EGGS

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, person was arrested with 108 Turtle eggs at Randobe, Balapitiya on 17th February 2026...

Feb 17, 2026

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AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON PREVENTION OF DRUGS

An awareness programme on drug prevention for Coast Guard personnel was held at the Coast Guard Headquarters on 14th February 2026 ...

Feb 14, 2026

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OVER 01 KILOGRAM OF LOCAL CANNABIS ARRESTED BY COAST GUARD

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted at Pannegamuwa, Thissamaharama area ...

Feb 11, 2026

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SERVICE OF COAST GUARD LIFESAVERS RECOGNIZED

The Acting Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, praised the commendable efforts of Coast Guard lifesavers who saved lives of local and foreign tourists from drowning on 07th February 2026...

Feb 07, 2026

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COAST GUARD BEST ORATORS RECOGNIZED

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard recognized the achievements of its personnel at the inaugural Coast Guard Public Speaking Competition 2025...

Feb 07, 2026

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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH OVER 50 GRAMS OF KERALA CANNABIS

Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special search operation was conducted at Dikovita fisheries harbour in coordination with officers of the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau, Peliyagoda and arrested two (02) persons along with approximately 50 g 620 mg of Kerala Cannabis, on 06th February 2026.

Feb 06, 2026

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