A 21 year old woman was taken into naval custody for possession of a type of commercial explosive and non-electronic detonators used for illegal fishing activities in Kasimnagar of Kuchchaweli, Trincomalee yesterday, Navy said.
During a Navy search operation carried out in the area, the woman was arrested with 54 water gel sticks and 50 non-electronic detonators that are used for illegal fishing operations.
The suspect was identified as a resident of the Kasimnagar area. The suspect and explosive items were handed over to the Kuchchaweli Police for further legal action.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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