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Three arrested for possessing ‘ambergris’

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2 years ago

September 1, 2023

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Three suspects have been arrested in Nedagamuwa, Gampaha for possessing ‘ambergris’ which is produced in the digestive system of sperm whales.

Almost 2 kilos and 646 grams of ambergris were found in the possession of the suspects aged 28, 29 and 48.

According to information received that a stock of ambergris with high value is for sale, the Gampaha Crime Investigation Division conducted the raid with the help of an informant.

The suspects are scheduled to be produced in the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today (01).

Ambergris, which is a dark gray or blackish solid, waxy substance, can be found in the stomachs of dead sperm whales found floating in the sea or washed ashore. Ambergris is said to be in high demand among perfume manufacturers as it is used to allow the scent of perfumes to last for a long time.

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Ex-chairman of Lindula-Talawakelle UC, remanded

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June 2, 2025

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Former chairman of the Lindula-Talawakelle Urban Council – Asoka Sepala has been arrested today (June 02).

The Colombo Chief Magistrate has ordered to remand the suspect until June 11.

The former chairman has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for causing a loss of Rs. 2.38 million to the government, during the issuance of a tender to lease stall belonging to the Urban Council.

It is said that instead of awarding the tender to the highest bidder, it was given to a lower bidder, resulting in the aforementioned loss.

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Halloluwa further remanded

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June 2, 2025

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Former Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) – Thusitha Halloluwa, has been further remanded until June 04, by the Fort Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Halloluwa remains in custody over alleged misappropriation of government assets belonging to the NLB.

He was previously arrested and released on bail on May 02 over the alleged misuse of a computer and a mobile phone valued at over Rs. 470,000 during his tenure as the Acting Director of the National Lotteries Board.

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Electricity (Amendment) Bill challenged

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June 2, 2025

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The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, which was recently tabled in Parliament, has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

Accordingly, the Supreme Court today (June 02) ordered that the petition filed by the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union requesting a ruling that certain provisions of the Electricity Bill are unconstitutional be taken up for hearing on June 06.

The order was issued when the petition was taken up before a three-member Supreme Court bench comprising Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Arjuna Obeyesekere and Priyantha Fernando.