Two Ukrainian nationals who were engaging in spear-fishing in the Balapitiya sea area arrested by Navy this week following a tip-off received by Naval Command, Navy said.
A spear gun, 2 pairs of diving fins and 2 diving masks were also taken into custody along with the two Ukrainians. The suspects and their belongings were handed over to the Ahungalla Police for onward legal action.
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.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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