header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Asia asset finance
Mogo Academy
Latest
Twenty arrested in party at Dampe with drugs
Sep 17, 202012:05 AM
Twenty arrested in party at Dampe with drugs

The Excise Unit of Kesbewa has raided a party involving drugs held at the Dampe area.

 

A group of 20 individuals have been arrested in the raid, stated the Excise Unit.

 

Reportedly, 15 males and 05 females have been arrested in this manner.

 

Over 15 grams of heroin has been found on the arrested suspects.

 

Meanwhile, a fake monk has been arrested in the Neluwa area for the possession of Kerala Cannabis.

 

Interrogation of the suspect has led to the arrest of 02 other persons, the police said.

 

In addition, Mulleriyawa police have arrested a man posing as an insurance company agent with 75 grams of heroin.

 

Meanwhile, the Attorney General has completed action of 2,480 drug-related cases in the past 15 months, says Attorney General’s Coordinating Officer, State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne.

 

Further, indictments have been filed in the High Court in connection with 2,000 serious drug cases, she added.

 

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 5g
VideoStories
Special Dengue Prevention Week in Colombo from June 15 to 21

Special Dengue Prevention Week in Colombo from June 15 to 21

“New corruption cases stalled by CIABOC” Joint Opp. seeks meeting with Chairman to raise concerns

“New corruption cases stalled by CIABOC” Joint Opp. seeks meeting with Chairman to raise concerns

Sri Lanka bans export of mineral resources without value addition

Sri Lanka bans export of mineral resources without value addition

Over 39,000 dengue cases reported islandwide; health officials warn of hospital capacity pressure

Over 39,000 dengue cases reported islandwide; health officials warn of hospital capacity pressure

Court declines request for daily access to detained ex-SIS Director Suresh Sallay

Court declines request for daily access to detained ex-SIS Director Suresh Sallay

Colombo HC dismisses Shashi Weerawansa’s appeal over passport case

Colombo HC dismisses Shashi Weerawansa’s appeal over passport case

Satyagraha staged against Suresh Sallay’s detention temporarily suspended after court decision

Satyagraha staged against Suresh Sallay’s detention temporarily suspended after court decision

Court appoints five-member special medical panel to examine Suresh Sallay’s health condition

Court appoints five-member special medical panel to examine Suresh Sallay’s health condition

Opposition calls for fair investigation into Easter attacks and Suresh Sallay

Opposition calls for fair investigation into Easter attacks and Suresh Sallay

Cabinet Spokesman rejects accusations, says Suresh Sallay treated like any other detainee (English)

Cabinet Spokesman rejects accusations, says Suresh Sallay treated like any other detainee (English)

Minister claims funds transferred to foreign companies via ‘TT’ payment method, posing as importers

Minister claims funds transferred to foreign companies via ‘TT’ payment method, posing as importers

Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike; UNP calls for parliamentary review of treatment (English)

Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike; UNP calls for parliamentary review of treatment (English)

“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding

“Executive undermining judicial independence” Sajith says public trust on government is eroding

“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care

“Family & legal intervention made hospitalization possible”Suresh Sallay remains under hospital care

Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID

Satyagraha campaigned launched at Colombo Fort in support of Suresh Sallay who is detrained by CID

Lassana Flora