A special operation conducted by the Navy in the high seas led to the seizure of over 290kg of heroin attempted to be smuggled into the island by Multi-day Fishing Vessel around 0230 hrs on 31 August 2021. SLCG assisted to the sea operation and search of the fishing vessel upon taken into the harbour.

Aug 31, 2021

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Gopalpuram Beach, Trincomalee rescued three males and four females during a successful rescue attempt approximately 1600hrs on 16^th August 2021.

Aug 17, 2021

New Zealand High Commissioner (HC) to Sri Lanka His Excellency Michael Edward Appleton, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake, RSP & Bar, USP, psc on 16^th August 2021 at Sri Lanka Coast Guard Rear Headquarters, Wellawatte.

Aug 17, 2021

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post Gopalapuram, Trincomalee saved Five lives in two successful rescue attempts on 9^th August 2021.

Aug 10, 2021

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha apprehended consignment of more than 5300 kg of dried turmeric in 143 bags while attempting to be smuggled from India onboard a Indian dhow on 07^th August 2021 off Chilaw point.

Aug 08, 2021

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Posts, Mount Lavinia Beach saved a local female during a successful rescue attempt on 05^th August 2021.

Aug 07, 2021

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel deployed at Beruwala Fishery Harbour arrested 7 suspects with approx. 28kg of Dolphin flesh on 01^st August 2021.

Aug 04, 2021

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Posts, Gopalpuram Beach, Trincomalee saved a local female during a successful rescue attempt on 01^st August 2021.

Aug 01, 2021