A 40-year old was arrested over the possession of nine explosives and live ammunition at his residence in Beruwala today (Dec 09).
The suspect was initially nabbed with two bullets by the Police in Badureliya following which it was revealed that a stock of ammunition was available at his residence.
Accordingly, the police confiscated the stock of ammunition including one mini-Uzi submachine gun, six Gauge 12 Shotguns, one 2.5mm weapon and also 20 mg of heroin while also taking into possession weapons such as knives.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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