Five get death penalty for transporting over 150kg of heroin in 2019

Five get death penalty for transporting over 150kg of heroin in 2019

September 27, 2023   06:11 pm

The Colombo High Court on Wednesday (27 Sep.) sentenced five persons to death over charges of transporting a haul of heroin in a fishing vessel in 2019.

The capital punishment was served by Colombo High Court Judge Namal Ballale when the case was taken up in court today.

Announcing the verdict, Justice Ballale stated that the charges filed by the Attorney General against the defendants have been proven beyond reasonable doubt.

The five accused had been charged with transporting over 152 kilograms of heroin in a fishing vessel, and were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during a raid carried out in sea area off Ratmalana in 2019.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.



NOTE:- Due to legal contstraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

Most Viewed

Most Viewed Video Stories

Minister denies certificate from public safety committee is required to obtain a police report (English)

Minister denies certificate from public safety committee is required to obtain a police report (English)

Minister denies certificate from public safety committee is required to obtain a police report (English)

Opposition parties split over attending Nugegoda public rally against govt (English)

Opposition parties split over attending Nugegoda public rally against govt (English)

No driving licences will be issued to foreigners to drive three-wheelers – DMT confirms (English)

No driving licences will be issued to foreigners to drive three-wheelers – DMT confirms (English)

President claims certain groups attempting to create artificial issues to cover up real issues (English)

President claims certain groups attempting to create artificial issues to cover up real issues (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana 12.00 Midday News Bulletin

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana 12.00 Midday News Bulletin

'We have no desire to delay PC election' - Minister Bimal Ratnayake (English)

'We have no desire to delay PC election' - Minister Bimal Ratnayake (English)

Gammanpila claims govt spreading fake news as it fears joint opposition rally (English)

Gammanpila claims govt spreading fake news as it fears joint opposition rally (English)