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Navy foils rare animal smuggling bid in deep seas

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The Sri Lanka Navy uncovered a sophisticated smuggling ring transporting rare animals via sea routes on July 7. 

During a routine patrol in the southern sea, sailors aboard a Sri Lankan Coast Guard vessel inspected a suspicious multi-day fishing trawler.

They discovered various foreign birds and reptiles, including rare species, kept in cages. Five fishermen, arrested and identified as residents of Negombo and Kochchikade, were brought to Galle harbour and handed over to the Hikkaduwa Wildlife Conservation Department.

Among the seized animals were 13 rare parrots, a monitor lizard, a large iguana, and three other parrots. 

Initial investigations revealed that the vessel departed from Negombo under the guise of fishing, loading the animals from another vessel in deep sea for smuggling to another country. 

The arrested suspects, aged between 34 and 67, are under investigation as authorities work to uncover the smuggling network.

Navy spokesperson Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya confirmed this is the first time such a smuggling operation has been detected on the high seas. 

The Sri Lanka Navy has reiterated its commitment to continuous operations to prevent activities that harm the country’s ecosystem.

Source – navy.lk

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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58 Lankans arrested in Colombo over alleged online financial fraud

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A group of 58 Sri Lankans has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (Nov. 08) while residing in a luxury apartment complex on Havelock Road, Colombo, over suspected involvement in an online financial fraud.

They were arrested on a tipoff received by the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID) of the CID and were to be produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (09).

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that the investigation commenced after a complaint received from a foreign embassy in Sri Lanka. He stated that the funds in question belong to a Korean national residing in South Korea and that funds valued at approximately Rs. 300 million were defrauded.

He added that a 52-year-old woman from Colombo 07, who served as a director, and a 40-year-old man from Ragama, who acted as a manager, are among the arrested persons.

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