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Police seize stock of illegally imported foreign liquor

13Apr

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LOCAL

Police seize stock of illegally imported foreign liquor

The police have seized over 1000 bottles of foreign liquor in a container that has been brought without paying Customs duties. The container was found at the Egodawatte area in Maharagama, during a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) police on a tip off received. In addition to the liquor bottles a large quantity of medicines have also been seized during the raid. The person who brought the container to the country has also been taken into police custody.

South Africa Zuma: Gupta family home raided by police

14Feb

By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments

World

South Africa Zuma: Gupta family home raided by police

South Africa's elite police unit have raided the home of the controversial Gupta family as the investigation into so-called state capture continues. Three people have been arrested so far, including one of the brothers, with two other people expected to hand themselves in, police said in a statement. The Gupta family have been accused using their friendship with President Jacob Zuma to wield enormous political influence for their business interests. They all deny the allegations. The raid comes as Mr Zuma faces increased pressure to resign, in part because of links to the Guptas. He is expected to respond later today to a formal request from the African National Congress (ANC) to step down. The Hawks, South Africa's priority crime unit, confirmed they were searching the Gup...

Thambuthegama police foil sale of ‘pills’ to school children

8Jan

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LOCAL

Thambuthegama police foil sale of ‘pills’ to school children

A stock of drugs was seized by police in the Thambuthegama area. The raid was launched by the Thambuthegama police, based on a tip off. An individual, allegedly in possession of drugs, was arrested. He is reported to be a 28 year old resident of Nallachchiya, Thambuththegama. Police suspect that the individual was ready to sell the pills to school children. The suspect will be produced before the Thambuththegama Magistrate’s Courts.

No non-biodegradable shopping bags, lunch sheets from today

1Jan

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LOCAL, Main Story

No non-biodegradable shopping bags, lunch sheets from today

By Shanika Sriyananda The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is to begin raids from today to nab those who defy the new guidelines on all polythene products, under a three-month plan to phase out harmful polythene shopping bags, rigifoam boxes and lunch sheets in the country. The guidelines were announced in the gazette for manufacturing shopping bags, rigifoam boxes and lunch sheets following a proposal by President Maithripala Sirisena, who is the Minister of Environment. Under these new guidelines, the Government had announced a ban on all polythene products less than 20 microns from September this year.“From today, the CEA officials will carry out countrywide raids,” CEA Chairman Prof. Lal Dharmasiri said, adding that the CEA had commenced raiding industries which manufacture ...

Three arrested bringing 100 kilograms of marijuana from Point Pedro coast

24Dec

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LOCAL

Three arrested bringing 100 kilograms of marijuana from Point Pedro coast

Three suspects were arrested while they were transporting 100 kilograms of marijuana in a motor boat at the Ibbasetti coastal area in Point Pedro. The officers of the Point Pedro police and the Coast Guard conducted the raid yesterday afternoon The suspects aged 40, 45 and 44 years are residents of Point Pedro. The suspects are to be produced before the Point Pedro Magistrate's Court today (24).

Two in custody over brewing ‘Green Tea’ controversy

21Dec

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LOCAL

Two in custody over brewing ‘Green Tea’ controversy

Two suspects have been arrested in Nagalagam Weediya, Colombo with a stock of narcotic plants. The plants which had been brought into the country from Zambia was to be re-exported under the guise of green tea. Police said, the raid was conducted by the Police Anti Narcotics Bureau. The institute which was raided, was being run under the guise of a printing press. The seizure of drugs weighed 542 kilogrammes. Preliminary investigations revealed that narcotic plants were to be re-exported to the United States and the UK. Two suspects, a male and a female aged 18 and 31, were arrested.

Underworld suspects arrested in Elpitiya raid

16Dec

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LOCAL

Underworld suspects arrested in Elpitiya raid

Four underworld members, including a leading underworld figure allegedly connected to several murders and ransom cases, have been arrested during a raid carried out in the Gonalagoda area in Niyagama, Elpitiya. The raid has been carried out by the Organised Crimes Control Unit of the Police Special Task Force (STF), on Friday evening. According to the STF, a revolver firearm, five bullets, a hand grenade, five rounds of ammunition used for T-56 firearms and a shotgun have been discovered in possession of the suspects. Further investigations are underway.

Customs seize illegal cigarettes worth Rs. 80 million

9Dec

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LOCAL

Customs seize illegal cigarettes worth Rs. 80 million

Sri Lanka Customs during a raid conducted Friday has discovered a container of illegally imported cigarettes from the Orugodawatta Container Yard. The stock of cigarettes illegal imported from Dubai is estimated to worth Rs. 80 million. The stock of foreign cigarettes estimated to be about 1.6 million has been brought in a 20-foot container and hidden in gas ovens. These cigarettes have been identified as a product of Dubai.

Arrest made in Valachchenai over currency possession

8Dec

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LOCAL

Arrest made in Valachchenai over currency possession

A suspect was arrested with a stock of counterfeit currency notes in Valachchenai, Manipay, after a police raid Police stated that the raid was carried out after a tip-off. The suspect was allegedly in possession of nine fake Rs.500 notes. He is to be produced before the Mallakam Magistrate Court today, December 08.

Suspects with elephant tusk fragments arrested in Galgamuwa

7Dec

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LOCAL

Suspects with elephant tusk fragments arrested in Galgamuwa

Two individuals in possession of fragments of elephant tusks, have been arrested from the Meegalawa and Giribawa areas in Galgamuwa. According to police, the arrests were made following a raid that was carried out by the Intelligence Unit of the Nikaweratiya Police. Seven fragments of elephant tusks were found in thier possession. The suspects are due to be produced before Galgamuwa Magistrate’s Court, today