A US national was arrested with several parts of a firearm at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to board a flight to his native country last Saturday night.
Security officials at the airport had apprehended the 56-year old suspect who had arrived in Sri Lanka to inquire into the well being of his mother who was residing in Wellawatte.
Parts of the firearm were discovered inside the US national's travelling bag during an x-ray scan at the emigration terminal of the BIA.
Further investigations are being carried out by the BIA police.
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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