STF raids on ganja cultivations, a resounding success
The three-day operation launched by the Special
Task Force (STF) and the Walana Vice Squad in the state forest
reserves of Udawalawe was successfully completed with the uprooting
and destruction of several ganja (Cannabis Sativa) plants in the
thick jungle last week. Around 300 Special Task Force (STF)
Commandos and 30 police officers from the Walana Vice Squad were
sent to the Udawalawe forest reserve last week on the instructions
of IGP N.K. Illangakoon,
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Army inquiry into Channel 4 allegations continue
The Army Court of Inquiry continues to follow
the second phase of their mandate to investigate allegations on
summary execution of captured LTTE terrorists pointed out in a
documentary by the UK-based TV channel Channel 4. "The investigation
is an on going process and the same Court of Inquiry will be
conducting the investigations," Military spokesman Brigadier Ruwan
Wanigasooriya said.
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Police swoops on well-patronised brothel
Eight ‘twilight’ women were arrested by the
Organised Crime and Anti Vice Division, (OCAD) Colombo in Colpetty
recently. The OIC of the OCAD K.A.B. Abeyratne, IP Dinesh Attanayake
and other officers under the instructions of the Director,
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Killing and attempted murder at two temples
People who heard the sound of the bell rushed to
the temple. They untied the Bhikkhu who was in an unconscious state.
Then they rushed him to the Sri Jayewardenepura hospital and
informed the chief incumbent of Dharamasiri Wardhanarama, Ven. Kotte
Gnanarama Thera,
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