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Chinese nationals arrested for cybercrime- illegal consignment of cigarettes

Custom officers arrested nine Chinese nationals for attempting to enter the country to allegedly engage in cybercrime-related activities, and six Chinese nationals who illegally brought a consignment of cigarettes into the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Road traffic accidents increased up to 42 between April 10 and 14

Police reported 42 road traffic accidents on April 10 and 14 across the island with 44 fatalities. 

Services at ID office suspended tomorrow 

Tomorrow, all public services at ID offices will be suspended, including one day service at its head office and all provincial offices due to ongoing technical work, the Department for Registration of Persons has announced. 

Crude oil tanker scheduled to reach tomorrow

The first crude oil tanker is scheduled to reach the island tomorrow since the onset of the Middle East conflict, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) has announced.

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested 

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi for alleged possession of illegal firearms.