STF nets contraband fags worth Rs 3.5 mn

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2 years ago

2021/08/21

sAn STF commando with the stock of contraband cigarettes detected from Kawdana.

By Prabhath Withana

The STF has arrested a suspect with 54,000 sticks of several brands of foreign cigarettes smuggled into the country during a raid on a shop at Kawdana in Dehiwala.

The storehouse in Kawdana was traced after two weeks of surveillance in Negombo, Chilaw and Dehiwala areas by STF intelligence operatives.

The stock of contraband cigarettes was worth over Rs 3,510,000, police said.

The Kawadana shop had been used as the centre to distribute illicit cigarettes in Kadawatha, Mawaramandiya and Wellampitiya areas, the police said.

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PM receives blessings of the Sangharaja of Thailand

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8 hours ago

2023/06/2

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.

PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit

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9 hours ago

2023/06/2

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The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.

During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.

PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.

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Incoming and outgoing U.K. Defense Advisers call on Commander of the Navy

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17 hours ago

2023/06/2

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The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.