A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) led to the recovery of 68 kilograms of heroin and 50 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamines (Ice) during a joint search operation off the Seas of Galle today (29).
The seized drugs are estimated to be worth Rs 1.18 billion.
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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