In a successful operation carried out on 15th October 2024 early this morning, intelligence staff from the Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested three individuals in the Wennappuwa area...
|2024-10-16|
Read MoreSri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) is the premier maritime law enforcement force functions under the Ministry of Defence. SLCG is established under the ‘Department of Coast Guard Act No. 41 of 2009’ as a multi-mission service for the purpose of ensuring the security of the coastal areas ,the Maritime Zones, the territorial waters and the High seas. SLCG has been empowered to assist in preventing, the entry and exit of illegal immigrants and emigrants, the trafficking of narcotic drugs and contrabands.
SLCG also entrusted to assist vessels in distress at sea and safety of life at sea, protect the marine environment, prevent and combat maritime disasters ensuring national security and protecting the national economy and the national integrity of Sri Lanka. Every Coast Guard officer of the Department of Coast Guard shall be deemed to be a ‘Peace Officer’ within the meaning for the purposes of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979.
In a successful operation carried out on 15th October 2024 early this morning, intelligence staff from the Coast Guard Station Chilaw arrested three individuals in the Wennappuwa area...
|2024-10-16|
Read MoreOn 15th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Headquarters welcomed Ms. Luisa Szczudlo and Ms. Alina Topham, distinguished superintendents from the Australian Border Force (ABF), during an official visit...
|2024-10-15|
Read MoreOn 10th October, the SLCG Rohana Base, in collaboration with the CGHQ, organized a much needed safety and awareness programme for whale watching boat owners and crew members at Mirissa...
|2024-10-10|
Read MoreLieutenant Commander (G) Kasun Prageeth officially assumed duties as the 8th Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Samudraraksha on 5th October 2024..
|2024-10-06|
Read MoreMirissa Beach, a popular destination for tourists and locals, faced an unexpected and potentially dangerous situation this week when a 12-foot crocodile was spotted in the coastal waters..
|2024-10-05|
Read MoreThe Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has successfully conducted its inaugural integrated Vessel Board Search and Seize (VBSS) Basic Course for 02 Officers and 06 sailors each from the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and the SLCG...
|2024-10-04|
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