An individual was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for the alleged possession of Methamphetamine (Ice) worth over Rs 3.6 million.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested with 300 grams of the said drug upon his arrival to the country from Chennai.
The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Farook , a resident of Wellampitiya.
He was issued a seven day detention order after being produced before the Meegamuwa Magistrate Court today (Nov 22).
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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