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’’Anti-Narcotic Command’’ to be formulated to combat drug smuggling
An “Anti-Narcotic Command” will be established to combat drug smuggling into the country by empowering the armed forces and the State Intelligence Service to collaborate with international intelligence agencies, Senior Adviser on National Security to the President and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.
The process of drafting necessary legislation is currently underway to give legal effect. Mr. Ratnayaka said once drafting legislation is finalized, it will be presented to Parliament.
Mr. Ratnayaka made these comments while inspecting the recent seizure of 200 kilograms of heroin valued at Rs. 4 billion which was intercepted in the high seas and brought to the Colombo port.
Stressing that 65 percent of drug raids result in arrests, while 35 percent manage to enter the country. Mr Ratnayaka elaborated that the program was urgent and should be focused on entirely preventing the entry of drugs into the country.
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Badminton: World No.2 ranked Anders to play exhibition match against Viren at MBA Courts on Friday
An exhibition badminton match between Sri Lanka’s youngest Olympian shuttler, Viren Nettasinghe, and Anders Antonsen, the World No.2 ranked in Men’s Singles, will take place at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Courts at Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 7 on Friday (13).
- June 11, 2025 - 165 - 0
Customs seize Rs. 119 Mn worth of cigarettes and whisky hidden in furniture shipment
In a major detection at the Ceylon Shipping Lines (CSL) warehouse in Colombo 09, Sri Lanka Customs officers uncovered a large consignment of contraband cigarettes and whisky concealed within a shipment declared as household furniture and personal goods.
- June 12, 2025 - 152 - 0
Sri Lanka condoles with families of victims of Air India crash
Sri Lanka shared its condolences with bereaved family members of the victims of the Air crash in India today.
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