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18 expelled from Diyathalawa military academy over drug use

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Six training instructors who sold drugs including ice, hashish and cannabis to the cadets who came for training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) in Diyatalawa and 18 cadets who used drugs have been expelled from the army.

The decision has been taken after the Defence Secretary ordered the Army Commander to carry out a formal investigation into the alleged drug use that took place at the SLMA.

Following the documents obtained from a preliminary inquiry, Army Commander Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage has observed that six training instructors have sold and used drugs.

All these six instructors belonging to other ranks (lance corporal, corporal and soldier) are addicted to cannabis.

Eighteen cadets belonging to intake No. 91 have been identified and 15 have admitted to having used cannabis during training.

A training instructor, a sergeant, who is said to have been involved in this drug smuggling, has left the army during investigations.

It has been revealed that one of the instructors had taught the cadets how to use ice.

These drugs have been brought to the SLMA from Kottawa and Welimada.

Ice, which was bought from Kottawa for Rs.1,000 has been sold for Rs.8,000.

Cannabis has been sold for Rs.500.

A second lieutenant has also been revealed to have bought cannabis and ice and he has been recommended to appear before a court martial.

The Army Commander has decided to strongly reprimand five majors and a captain for failing to supervise the cadets.

The parents alleged that the SLMA is considered to have a very high discipline and not even the family members are allowed to visit easily. They said all the officers of the SLMA are responsible for exposing the recruited cadets to drug dealers inside the SLMA.

Source – Aruna

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17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use

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Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE.

Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga said that the Intelligence Units and Special Investigations Unit compiled a list of officers within the Sri Lanka Police Department suspected of using drugs.

The officers in question were tested and medical reports were sent to the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board. Following the results, the officers were dismissed from the police force.

SSP Manathunga also confirmed that investigations are ongoing into several other officers facing similar charges, and action will be taken based on their medical test results.

The Acting Inspector General of Police has instructed that strict action be taken against senior officers involved in the matter.

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Missing police constable’s parents and accomplice arrested

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The parents of the police constable attached to the Mount Lavinia Police Station, who went missing with his service weapon and is reported as having left for Dubai while on duty, have been taken into custody.

Meanwhile, police said that another police constable was also arrested for aiding and abetting him.

The court has granted permission for police to detain them and question for 48 hours, the Police Media Division added.

On Saturday (08), a constable attached to the Mount Lavinia Police Station was reported missing, along with his T-56 firearm.  Accordingly, the constable in question had reportedly departed to Dubai, the Police Spokesman said, adding that further investigations are ongoing.

Police also state that the Constable had in his possession a T-56 firearm and 30 rounds of ammunition with him when he left for duty at a checkpoint Friday night (07).

However, since the Constable had not reported for duty, attempts were made to contact him, but his mobile phone went unanswered.

Subsequent investigations have revealed that the suspect had departed for Dubai from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Accordingly, the police say they are currently taking necessary steps through Interpol to bring the suspected Constable back to the island.

The firearm in his possession has not yet been recovered, and the police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

(adaderana.lk)
(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Dan Priyasad arrested

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The convenor of the Nawa Sinhale National Movement, Dan Priyasad, has been arrested by Sri Lanka Police this morning (11).

He was arrested upon arrival in Sri Lanka from Dubai at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

He will be produced before the Galgamuwa Magistrate’s Court, according to police.

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