The Navy detected 65 water gel sticks(type of commercial explosive),18 non-electric detonators and a 155cm long safety fuse in a search operation carried out on 4 and 5 July in the lagoon of Allappiddi, Kayts and the beach area of Maniyanthottam, Ariyalai.
These items were seized while hidden in the sand of the beach and in between shrubs near the lagoon areas. These are used during illegal fishing activities and pose a serious threat to marine life. The cache of explosives has been kept in naval custody until they are handed over to authorities for onward legal action.
My acquittance with Chula goes back to 1976, 77 where Ananda Under 15 Soccer practices had in Cambel place, Chula was a brilliant mid fielder could kick the ball from both legs
Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
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