The owner of a leading private tuition class center in Horana has been arrested with 15.250 grams of ICE narcotics in his possession, it was reported.

According to reports, the Police said the suspect, a 44‑year‑old resident of Narthanagala, was taken into custody along with a mobile phone suspected to have been used for drug trafficking, a SIM card, and an electronic scale used to measure narcotics.

Investigations revealed that he is the son of a well‑known businessman in Horana. Officials noted that he attempted to flee when Police arrived at his residence.

Authorities further disclosed that the suspect had previously faced several drug‑related charges. He has now been placed under detention orders for extended questioning.

Police have launched a probe to determine whether he maintains links with drug traffickers, operates a distribution network, or sold ice drugs to children attending tuition classes. (Newswire)

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The owner of the bus involved in the recent tragic accident in Ella has been arrested by the Police.

According to the Police, the man was arrested for failing to properly maintain the vehicle used in public transportation. 

The 41-year-old resident of Angunukolapelessa was arrested by the Ella Police yesterday. 

He is due to be produced before the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court today. 

A total of 15 people were killed and 18 were injured after the bus hit an SUV and fell into a precipice in Ella last week (04). 

At the time of the accident, the bus was carrying municipal employees and their families returning from a Nuwara Eliya excursion. (Newswire)

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The owner of the Hambantota Bird Park has been arrested in connection with the seizure of imported illegal high-capacity motorbikes.

According to the Police Spokesman, the arrest pertained to the illegally imported high-capacity motorbikes that were found at the Bird Park premises recently. 

Following a raid conducted last week, the farm manager and warehouse manager of the Hambantota Bird Park were arrested.

During the raid, the Police uncovered 21 illegally imported motorbikes and four cannabis plants hidden within the park’s bird food storage area.

The seized motorbikes, valued at over Rs. 10 million, were reportedly stored without proper documentation. (Newswire)

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The owner of Lanka Premier League (LPL) Franchise, Dambulla Thunders, Tamim Rahman has been remanded after being arrested at the Katunayake Airport today.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has remanded the British citizen of Bangladesh origin, until May 31, 2024.

He was arrested by officials of the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports at the Sports Ministry.

The exact charges against the LPL team owner are not yet clear and it is unclear whether they are related to the LPL or any other tournament.

His arrest comes in the back of Dambulla Thunders’ participation in the player auction of the LPL 2024, held in Colombo yesterday, during which the team made 18 signings. 

The International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption team was also present at the LPL auction. (Newswire)

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