An individual believed to be a close associate of alleged underworld figure 'Angoda Lokka' has been arrested with narcotics yesterday (Nov 4), police said.
Special Task Force officers had apprehended the suspect with 7.2 grams of heroin and cash worth Rs 22,560 in Mulleriyawa.
Police have identified the suspect as Aruna Sameera, a 32-year old resident of the same area.
Chandana Lasantha Perera alias 'Angoda Lokka' has been accused of involvement in several crimes and is reportedly absconding arrest overseas.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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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