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Kenyan National arrested with cocaine worth Rs.300mn

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2 years ago

September 25, 2023

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A Kenyan National has been arrested along with 4 kilograms of cocaine worth around Rs.300 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

Customs Media Spokesman Seevali Arukgoda said the suspect, who had arrived from Ethiopia via Qatar, was arrested last night (24) at the arrival terminal of the airport by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit.

Customs said that 180 capsules of cocaine were found concealed inside three metal cookie tins inside his hand luggage.

He was arrested by Customs officers while attempting to exit through the ‘Green Channel’ at the airport based on foreign intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Customs narcotics control unit.

The arrested Kenyan has been handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the BIA along with the haul of drugs for further investigations.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.