Oman sex slave ring : Asha bailed! (Update)

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10 months ago

November 21, 2022

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Colombo Additional Magistrate – Keminda Perera has ordered to release a female arrested in connection with the sex slave racket in Oman.

She was released on two personal bails of Rs. 300,000/- each.

The Criminal Investigation Department arrested the female – Asha Dissanayake after she surrendered to the CID on Monday (21) morning.

The CID said that she had four registered addresses, and she had gone into hiding as search operations at those premises proved futile.

(Previous Update : 12:14 pm Nov. 21, 2022)

Woman arrested over human trafficking in Oman

Another suspect had been arrested on charges of sending Sri Lankan women to Oman on tourist visas on the promise of employment opportunities.

The arrest was made after she surrendered to the Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Trafficking, Smuggling and Maritime Crimes Investigation Division.

Another 45-year-old sub-agent involved in this smuggling was taken into custody by the CID in the Avissawella area.

One of the main suspects of this smuggling was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.

5 jumbos killed in 2 train collisions

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8 hours ago

September 28, 2023

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Four elephants were killed last night after being knocked down by the night mail train from Colombo to Kankesanthurai last night (27).

The tragedy occurred between the Ambanpola and Galgamuwa railway stations.

Three elephants were killed on the spot while one succumbed to its injuries this morning.

Meanwhile, a mother and a baby elephant were knocked down by the Colombo bound Express Train from Baticaloa at Habarana, Palugaswewa on the Colombo-Batticaloa railway Line last night. The baby elephant was killed on the spot while mother elephant sustained critical injuries.

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Person arrested with over 1kg of ‘Ice’ in Dehiwala

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9 hours ago

September 28, 2023

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Police have arrested a suspect along with 1 kilogram and 10 grams of ‘Ice’ (Crystal methamphetamine) drugs at Pannaloka Mawatha in Dehiwala.

The drugs are said to amounting to over Rs. 10 million.

The Police Headquarters mentioned that the arrest was made during a raid conducted in accordance with a tip-off received by the officers of Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

An electric scale, mobile phone and Rs. 150,000 in cash in the possession of the man were taken into police custody.

The suspect is a 39-year-old resident of the Dehiwala area and is to be produced before the Mount Lavina Magistrate’s Court.

The CCD is conducting further investigations regarding the incident.

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Defence Ministry issues notice on firearm license renewal for 2024

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9 hours ago

September 28, 2023

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The Ministry of Defence has issued an announcement on renewing the firearms licenses of individuals and institutions for 2024.

Accordingly, the firearm licenses can be renewed between October 01, 2023, – December 31, 2023.

Necessary details can be downloaded from the official website of the Defence Ministry (www.defence.lk).

Noting that firearm license renewal for 2024 will not be carried out after December 31, 2023, the Defence Ministry emphasized that possession of a firearm without a valid license is a punishable offense under provisions of Section 22 of the Firearms Ordinance.

Meanwhile, registration renewal of private security firms for the year 2024/2025 will be carried out from October 01, 2023 – December 31, 2023.

Any renewals made after the deadline will be subjected to a fine or legal action, the Defence Ministry said further.