A joint operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Excise Department along with other intelligence agencies nabbed four suspects along with 100 kilos of each heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ice), from Thoduwawa in Marawila, yesterday (06 Dec).
SLN said illegal drug haul was caught in boxes packed for delivery and onward distribution.
Accordingly, 4 suspects in the drug ring with 4 automobiles utilized for the delivery were taken into custody, Navy 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.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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