A suspect has been arrested for being in possession of narcotics valued at Rs 70 million today (Feb 22).
The suspect was arrested by CID officials attached to the Meegamuwa Branch along with two narcotics identified as 'Ash' and heroin.
CID officials also seized nearly nine kilograms of beedi that was in the suspect's possession.
Investigations are currently being carried out into the arrest, police sources said.
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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