The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) security personnel today (Mar. 4) arrested an Israeli female who was heading back to her country from Sri Lanka upon discovery of a live 5.56 mm bullet in her luggage.
The suspect has been identified as a 22-year-old who served in the Israeli army. She had traveled to Sri Lanka with her friend for a visit and she had arrived at BIA this morning to board FlyDubai Airlines flight FZ-570.
The live bullet was discovered during the airport’s security check.
The BIA security staff had turned her over with the discovered bullet to the Airport Police this morning.
Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by the BIA’s Airport Police.
The apprehended female along with the live bullet will be brought before the Negombo Magistrate's Court today.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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