Repatriation of 38 Indian poachers who were released from the Sri Lankan custody took place at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) North of Kankasanthurai with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy today.
Accordingly, SLNS Ranawickrama and Coast Guard Craft CG43 (FAC) involved in the repatriation of the 38 Indian poachers to the Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Ayush’ at the IMBL.
All these fishermen were arrested on March 20th on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters and illegal entrance to the Sri Lankan territory by violating the international maritime law. With the recently released 136 Indian poachers, Sri Lanka Navy has assisted the repatriation of 174 Indian poachers within this year alone.
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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