The Sri Lankan Army today assisted with the distribution of postal parcels due to the ongoing strike by postal employees. 

The strike launched by postal trade unions on 17th August continued for the 05th consecutive day today. The strike is being carried out over 19 demands.

A large number of parcels hoarded at the Central Mail Exchange, as a result of the strike, were cleared by the Sri Lankan Army, with the assistance of the Police. 

Measures were taken to clear the parcels, despite opposition from postal employees engaged in a satyagraha at the Central Mail Exchange premises. (Newswire)

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Postal trade unions currently on strike have launched a satyagraha in front of the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo.

Representatives from several unions, including the Lanka Teachers’ Union and the Workers’ Struggle Centre, have joined the demonstration.

Due to the protest, special police security has been deployed around the Central Mail Exchange since this morning (22).

It is reported that police were summoned to the site after certain groups obstructed the duties of workers preparing to dispatch parcels.

The strike, which began at midnight on the 17th August based on 19 key demands, continues into its fifth day today. As a result, the public has faced significant difficulties in accessing postal services.

Treasurer of the All-Island Sub-Postmasters’ Association, Ravindra Amarajeewa, has urged fellow union representatives to end the strike without causing further inconvenience to the public.

Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara issued a statement declaring that all postal workers absent today would be treated as having vacated their positions.

He also announced that all leave granted to postal workers since 17th August has been revoked, and those who fail to report to work without formal approval will not receive their salary for this month.

The Postmaster General further requested that all striking postal workers return to work immediately if they wish to receive their monthly pay. (Newswire)

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Three persons have been arrested over two parcels containing 10.2 kilos of Kush Cannabis that had been sent to the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. 

The Police said the parcels had been sent to Sri Lanka from Thailand via courier service.

Two suspects who had arrived at the Central Mail Exchange to collect the parcel and another individual who had aided them have been arrested. 

They were arrested during a joint raid conducted by officials from the Police Anti-Narcotics Bureau and Sri Lanka Customs. 

The arrested suspects are aged 33, 36, and 48 years old and are residents of Padukka, Homagama, and  Kalutara South. 

The Police Anti-Narcotics Bureau is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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A package with over 04 kilos of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) has been seized at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo.

According to the Police, the stock of narcotics seized today is valued at Rs. 400 million. 

The package is reported to have been sent to Colombo from Pakistan.

The Police added that three suspects have been taken into custody in connection to the drug package. (Newswire)

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