At least 28 Kilogram (kg) of Kerala Cannabis have been recovered from Kusumanthurei Beach area, Ilawalai in Jaffna by Naval personnel attached in Northern Naval Command, Navy said.
Out of the total consignment,5 kg were abandoned at the beach and another 23 kg were seized while they were adrift in waters. It is suspected that the contraband was left behind when detecting the naval personnel patrolling in the area. The arrested haul of cannabis was produced to Kankesanthurai Police for onward legal action.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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