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In deep-sea sting Navy nets trawler with 290 kg of heroin

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4 years ago

2021/09/1

Sahan Weerasooriya

The boat used by the smugglers (pic courtesy Navy media)

By Norman Paliahawadane

In a special search operation, conducted in deep seas on Tuesday, a multi-day fishing trawler, carrying over 290 kilos of heroin, along with five suspects was taken into custody by the Navy.

The vessel was carrying around 290.2 kilos of heroin with a street value of Rs. 2,321 million.

The fishing vessel with heroin and the suspects had been brought ashore yesterday morning, the Navy said.

Based on information received from a coordinated operation, led by the Sri Lanka Navy Intelligence, and other intelligence services, the Navy searched the suspicious multi-day fishing trawler heading towards the shore on Monday (30) afternoon.

The interception led to the recovery of about 290.2 kilos of heroin in 259 parcels stuffed in 10 sacks concealed in the vessel.

The multi-day fishing trawler had ventured out to sea on July 30 and it is suspected that the consignment of narcotics was picked up by it from foreign smugglers in international waters.

The suspects arrested in the operation were identified as residents of Ahungalla, Balapitiya and Habaraduwa between 31 and 37 years of age. The Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau are conducting further investigation into the massive heroin bust.

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Two books written based on parliamentary legacy presented to PM

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5 hours ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely ’Darkness at Daybreak’ by . Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ by Attorney-at-Law Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.Both publications were written based on parliamentary recollection of events. Notably, Mr. Nihal Senewiratne, who served as the Secretary General to Parliament for 17 years, authored ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ based on his extensive 33-year tenure in parliamentary service.The event was attended by the Attorney, Mrs. Dhanushki Liyanapatabendi.

(Prime Minister’s Media Division)

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Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President

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6 hours ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.

President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province.

The President emphasized that everyone must abide by the country’s fundamental laws and stated that enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the police department.

During the discussion, police chiefs of the Southern Province briefed the President on reports related to organized crimes and drug-related offenses. In response, President Disanayake instructed officials to take all necessary measures swiftly to combat crimes.

He also directed the officers to strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Southern Province police chiefs were also present at the discussion.

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President holds discussions with Western Province Police chiefs

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6 hours ago

2025/03/18

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province.

He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law is a key responsibility of the Police Department.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake further stated that a just society cannot be established in Sri Lanka without ensuring the supremacy of the rule of law.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Western Province police chiefs were also present at the event.