Police seize van allegedly used to transport explosives to Colombo

Latest

Police seize van allegedly used to transport explosives to Colombo

Apr 21, 201908:25 PM

Add Ada Derana on Google

Add on Google

Police seize van allegedly used to transport explosives to Colombo

A van has been seized by the police in Wellawatte area on suspicion of transporting explosives to Colombo for the tragic blasts that took place today (21).

Reportedly, the driver of the van has also been arrested.

The police further said that information has been uncovered regarding a house located in Panadura area that was allegedly used by the persons responsible for the explosions.

Meanwhile, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the series of explosions that occurred today.

MostRead

No question paper leak; Exams Dept urges students to sit for A/L exam without undue fears

21h ago

No question paper leak; Exams Dept urges students to sit for A/L exam without undue fears

21h ago

Govt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schools

22h ago

Govt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schools

22h ago

Woman arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes

8h ago

Woman arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes

8h ago

Wattala hotel shooting: Two fugitives deported from India and arrested at BIA

10h ago

Wattala hotel shooting: Two fugitives deported from India and arrested at BIA

10h ago

Suspect arrested over dissemination of woman’s nude photos and videos

8h ago

Suspect arrested over dissemination of woman’s nude photos and videos

8h ago

Two including mother arrested over assault and abandoning 4-year-old girl on roadside

4h ago

Two including mother arrested over assault and abandoning 4-year-old girl on roadside

4h ago

Shooting incident reported in Weeraketiya

7h ago

Shooting incident reported in Weeraketiya

7h ago

More than 1,000 foreign nationals arrested for cybercrime and financial fraud this year: Sri Lanka Police

23h ago

More than 1,000 foreign nationals arrested for cybercrime and financial fraud this year: Sri Lanka Police

23h ago

22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Aug 18

5h ago

22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Aug 18

5h ago

Sri Lanka extends 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties

47m ago

Sri Lanka extends 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties

47m ago

VideoStories

BASL warns of legal action if govt proceeds with proposed 22nd amendment

Minister Lalkantha says paddy price to remain unchanged during Yala season

President Anura Kumara vows not to exercise powers beyond constitutional limits

Lanka Coal Company says around 40 coal shipments scheduled to arrive next year

President meets BASL members to discuss proposal on judges’ retirement age extension

Former MP Patali Champika says judicial independence cannot be treated like a company

Chief Prelate of Malwathu Chapter says no response received to letter on judges’ retirement age

Minister T.B. Sarath says neurotech machinery to be introduced to agriculture sector

Rosamund Pike says Sri Lanka nears completion of landmine clearance after 25 years of progress

Sri Lanka suspended executions in 1975; Will President Anura Kumara sign an execution order?

Lanka Metro Transit to roll out 112 more low-floor buses in September

SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail Court imposes foreign travel ban

“This is nothing but a dishonest move” Fresh debate over proposal to extend judges’ retirement age

Cardinal opposes death penalty; Colombo Archdiocese reaffirms support for Easter Sunday victims