- Last Update 2024-07-18 23:24:00
Attempt to smuggle gold out of SriLanka foiled
Two persons attempting to smuggle 5.5 Kgs of gold being smuggled out of the country via sea routes, was arrested by the Navy with the help of coast guards on Friday night.
Based on a tip-off received by the Northern Naval Command, the special operation was carried out about 14.5 nautical miles off Kovilan Lighthouse in Karainagar, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
Upon detection of a suspicious dinghy at sea, naval personnel recovered about 05kg and 500g of gold in 04 parcels aboard and held 02 suspects involved in the smuggling racket.
Meanwhile, the suspects who are 30 and 32 years of age together with seized consignment of gold were handed over to the Jaffna Customs Office for onward investigation, the navy said.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1253 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 307 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 277 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 275 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 12, 2024 - 191 - 0
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Related Articles
Justice Minister orders to suspend issuing of gazette on 22nd Amendment
- 18/07/2024 - 49 - 0
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena sent on compulsory leave
- 18/07/2024 - 71 - 0
IN PIX: News Pictures of the week
- 18/07/2024 - 12 - 0
DWC calls for support of public to protect marine life
- 18/07/2024 - 37 - 0
Leave Comments