Deep Sea Heroin Bust : 12 suspects remanded & 5 released

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to take the necessary steps to release freight containers with essential items that are held by Sri Lanka Customs.The President had reached this decision with the objective of ensuring that there is no shortage of food and essential goods in the local market.The President had also appointed a committee headed by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to ensure that there is no shortage of food and essential items.The President on Monday (7) had stressed the need to provide the general public with the opportunity to make purchases for the upcoming holiday season without having to experience any shortage.The President had noted that the opportunity will be given to import selected essential items and there should be no room for anyone to import in excess for ulterior motives and to conceal stocks for profits.The committee led by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa was tasked with preparing streamlined mechanisms to release essential items to the local market while regulating and monitoring the process.

This image shows the gray Toyota pickup truck connected to a fatal hit-and-run on Feb. 5, 2022.  PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department has released video of a truck wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that took place on Saturday, Feb.

Hollyoaks have showed off dramatic weight loss transformations throughout the decades.From current stars of the show, to fan favourite actors who have since left, many of the Hollyoaks cast have wowed fans with their before and after photos on social media.Not only this, but they have also given fans an insight into how they transformed their bodies - from personal training, to high protein diets and regular exercise.Daily Star takes a look at some of Hollyoaks most incredible body transformations throughout the years, including dropping dress sizes and three stone weight losses.Former Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor, who played Jude Cunningham in the soap, wowed fans after dropping four dresses in 2020.The star went from a size 16 to a size 8, and showed off her slim new figure on social media in a black bikini, side by side with a before photo of her in a cream vest and shorts.She captioned the photo: "Think I’m pushing a size 16 there and then I’m down to an 8 and maintained it for years."No yo-yo or massive cravings either. All beings in the brain #brainhealth #goodfats #lowsugar."Davinia had previously credited tips such as having cold showers and eating organic meat as the secrets behind her keeping lean, telling fans on social media: "Watch your habits and cultivate your own roadmap to feeling so much better...

entertainment parks and B2B exhibitions to open at 50% capacity.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Kalutara Crimes Division has arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of a gunman in Panadura recently.Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital, when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.

HONOLULU – The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and Hawaii National Guard, is providing free COVID-19 testing at HPD’s Downtown Substation Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Tests are conducted on a first come first serve basis.

Officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional office said yesterday that countries need to increase their vaccination rate six times to reach the June target of immunizing 70% of the population.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are searching for a two suspects in shooting that left one man dead and two women injured on New Year's Day.The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Jan.

Robert Edwin Lewis allegedly killed two people on his birthday – then strangled his girlfriend days later, burying them all in shallow graves. (Credit: Cherokee County Sheriffs Office) An Oklahoma 61-year-old is facing three counts of first-degree murder after an Arkansas man searching for his missing sister found her remains under a pile of leaves on the alleged killer’s rural property, according to authorities.Robert Edwin Lewis allegedly killed two people on his birthday – then strangled his girlfriend days later, burying them all in shallow graves.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After more than 30 hours of unanswered questions and increased calls for transparency, the mayor of Minneapolis has released body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man in a downtown apartment Wednesday.TRIGGER WARNING: This video is graphic and is not suitable for young people or sensitive viewers. Viewers, please use your own discretion.A member of the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed an armed man in a downtown apartment building while serving a search warrant around 6:48 a.m.

CHICAGO - Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state custody Thursday morning after serving three years and four months for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.Jordan Abudayyeh, a spokeswoman for the governor, said Van Dyke was released Thursday morning, though she didn't have any other details, including where he had been imprisoned.Van Dyke, who is white, had been in custody since he was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated battery for the October 2014 shooting death of McDonald, who was armed with a knife as he walked away from the officer. Van Dyke served less than half of his sentence of six years and nine months, securing an early release for behaving well in prison.Van Dyke leaves prison at a tenuous time for the city and its police force.Activists and family of McDonald have called for Van Dyke to be charged federally and condemned his early release.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 32 NEWS APP"It just reinforces this feeling of hopelessness in African American communities, and reinforces the thought that police can continue their oppressive behavior in those communities and be either exonerated or given light sentences," said Chico Tillmon, a senior research fellow at the University of Chicago Crime Lab and a former gang member.Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a statement Thursday there is much work to be done to heal from the murder of McDonald."I know some Chicagoans remain disheartened and angry about Jason Van Dyke’s sentence for the murder of Laquan McDonald.

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and intelligence agencies, another drug-carrying foreign vessel was intercepted in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 26th January 2022.This foreign multiday fishing trawler, remaining on high seas with a view to transferring the consignment to a local fishing vessel, had jettisoned about 200kg of heroin into sea, when it was approached by the Navy.During a further search of the vessel, the Navy managed to recover about 250g of heroin and a satellite phone.Accordingly, the Navy nabbed 09 foreign suspects aboard in connection to this racket.

READING, Pa. - The Reading Police Department is searching for the suspects involved in a shooting that left one man wounded. The shooting happened at approximately 2:30 a.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (2) ordered to release three workers from the All Saint’s Church Church in Colombo, from where a hand grenade was discovered in January 2022.One church worker who was remanded over the incident and two other workers who were held based on detention orders were thus released.Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.However, the Attorney General had noted that he would inform the court on the 28th of February on the course of action that would be followed with regard to Francis Munendran, another church worker is being held over the incident.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); 21 Indian fishermen who were detained and arrested in the Sea of Sri Lanka early on Tuesday (1) were remanded until the 7th of February.One Indian fisherman was ordered to be moved to a quarantine facility due to COVID concerns.2 Indian trawlers with 21 Indian fishermen were held for poaching in the Sea of Sri Lanka, off Kovilan and Point Pedro Lighthouse, Jaffna on the night of 31st January 2022.The trawlers, that had illegally entered into Lankan waters, were reportedly surrounded by Sri Lankan fishing boats until the Navy arrived. Both trawlers were then escorted to KKS.Reports say that the Fishing community did not allow Minister Douglas Devananda to intervene last night, and protested against any attempt to have the trawlers released.Sri Lanka Navy said a special operation was mounted by deploying Fast Attack Craft of the 04th Fast Attack Flotilla in the Northern Naval Command, another Fast Patrol Boat of Sri Lanka Coast Guard and with the assistance of the Navy’s Special Boat Squadron.The operation led to the apprehension of these 2 Indian trawlers with 21 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters on the night of 31st January.As the Indian trawlers were attempting to evade naval units with their aggressive manoeuvres, they also caused damages to the SLN Fast Attack Craft.The Navy also held several bottom trawling equipment and fish caught by this illegal fishing method from the seized fishing trawlers.The operation was conducted adhering to COVID-19 protocols due to pandemic concerns.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa was acquitted and released from the case filed over the printing of 5 million ‘Lith’ calendars or almanacs by spending 29.4 million rupees in funds belonging to the Divineguma Department during the 2015 Presidential election.In addition, Ex-Director General of the Divineguma Development Department Kithsiri Ranawaka was also acquitted and released from the case.

NEW YORK - The New York Times has announced that it has acquired Wordle to add the popular daily word game to its collection of puzzle games.Wordle is the free game that has been taking off across the internet. It is a daily game where the user gets six guesses to come up with the five-letter secret word of the day in as few turns as possible.The user starts with a guess word and then there are three outcomes for each letter.

Nils Lofgren is the latest artist to pull his music from Spotify to boycott COVID-19 misinformation on the platform.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying two suspects in an attempted carjacking in the Tacony section of the city. The incident happened Jan.

From left to right: Alejandro Trevino, Christian Trevino, Juan Eduardo Melendez (Hidalgo County Records) MCALLEN, Texas - A south Texas stepfather police say was murdered by teen brothers for allegedly abusing their half-sister had a warrant issued for another sexual abuse case against him.Pharr Police Chief Andy Harvey Jr. said Gabriel Quintanilla, the 42-year-old man whose body was found in a McAllen field Jan.

Haryana has allowed cinemas and multiplexes to open with 50 per cent seating capacity in view of declining cases in the state. All universities, colleges, and schools for Classes 10 to 12, and coaching or training institutes, both government and private, have also been allowed to open from February 1, the state government said.

A COMEDIAN told his brother that he “regretted” not getting the Covid-19 vaccine – just days before he died from the virus. Christian Cabrera, who was also known as “Chinese Best Friend”, passed away on Saturday.

WestJet has been forced to cut flights because of severe staffing shortages. Travel Consultant Claire Newell talks about whether this will impact spring break travel.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking to identify and locate two suspects that were seen on video shooting multiple parked cars in Center City earlier this week. The incident occurred early Monday morning, around 1:15 a.m.

COVID-19 treatment.The province received its first shipment of Paxlovid last week, and Health Minister Christine Elliott had said the drug would be directed toward adults at the highest risk.Ontario has now released its guidelines for who is eligible for the treatment, including immunocompromised adults, unvaccinated people aged 60 and over, and unvaccinated people aged 50 and over if they have one or more risk factors, or are First Nation, Inuit or Metis individuals.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Additional Magistrate Chandima Liyanage on Wednesday (26) authorized the Police Narcotic Bureau to detain and interrogate 17 suspects who were arrested in connection to the seizure of more than 300 kg of heroin in international waters.Among the suspects are the owners of the two trawlers that were seized.In a successful operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka, the Navy managed to seize a haul of heroin, with 11 suspects and 02 local fishing vessels on 17th and 22nd January 2022 and they were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (25th January).The consignment of heroin in 309 packages, which had been stuffed in 13 sacks, weighed approx. 343kg 456g (including packages).The street value of the seized consignment of illegal drugs is believed to be over Rs.

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Ukraine in support of that country’s preparations to deter and potentially defend against the threat of a Russian incursion.The government is, though, extending Operation Unifier for an additional three years and boosting both intelligence sharing and support to combat Russian cyber attacks, as well as sending “non-lethal equipment.” Global Affairs Canada suffers ‘cyber attack’ amid Russia-Ukraine tensions: sources Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in a press conference late Wednesday afternoon following a three-day virtual cabinet retreat where the proposal on whether to send arms was discussed.Global News had reported earlier in the week that the federal cabinet was weighing whether to send small weapons and ammunition to Ukraine: specifically, firearms like pistols, sniper rifles and machine guns, along with potentially more intelligence sharing and cyber support.

Philadelphia police say they are looking for five suspects, believed to be teenagers, in a pattern of armed robberies at fast food restaurants. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are searching for a group of suspects in a number of armed robberies at fast food restaurants across the city. Investigators are looking into whether the incidents may have involved the same four or five suspects, who may be between 16 and 18-years-old. In all, police say there have been five incidents at fast food restaurants since Jan.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority on Wednesday (26) informed the Court of Appeal that it is possible for gas companies to recall suspected & half-used domestic gas cylinders and the relevant public notices will be made public via the Electronic Media on Thursday (27).Senior Counsel Mahohara Jayasinghe appearing for the CAA told the court that the relevant notice was published in national newspapers on Wednesday (26) in all three languages.The submission was made when a complaint was filed by Nagananda Kodithuwakku noting that the gas companies, as well as the CAA, had not complied with a previous court order to recall half-used and suspected domestic gas cylinders.Kodithuwakku made the complaint when the writ application filed against Litro Gas and Laugfs Gas for distributing dangerous domestic gas cylinders was called up in the presences of Justices Ruwan Fernando and Sampath Wijeyaratne.The application will be called up again on the 8th of February 2022.

(File photo) FORT PIERCE, Fla. - The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.A good Samaritan contacted the Coast Guard on Tuesday after rescuing a man clinging to a capsized boat about 45 miles east of the Fort Pierce inlet.The survivor said he and 39 others left Bimini, Bahamas on Saturday night, but their boat capsized after encountering severe weather.The Coast Guard said according to the survivor, no one was wearing a life jacket.Rescue crews are actively searching for people in the water using boats and helicopters.Investigators say this is a "suspected human smuggling venture."AdvertisementThis is a developing story. Stay with FOX 13 for updates.

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a successful operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka, the Navy managed to seize a haul of heroin, with 11 suspects and 02 local fishing vessels on 17th and 22nd January 2022 and they were brought to the port of Colombo on Tuesday (24).Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne were also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended consignment of narcotics.The consignment heroin in 309 packages, which had been stuffed in 13 sacks, weighed approx. 343kg 456g (including packages).The street value of the seized consignment of illegal drugs is believed to be over Rs.

Love Island's Shaughna Phillips has opened up about a medical condition she suffers with called lipoedema.The star lived with it for many years unknowingly until it was pointed out to her following her stint on the ITV show, which encouraged her to get liposuction.Taking to the social media platform on Monday night, Shaughna told her followers that she had found an old photo of her from 2017 and wanted to share it to show what lipoedema looks like.She added: "How anyone can accuse suffers of being lazy/fat is beyond me. It is a medical condition that 1/11 women suffer with, often in silence, often misdiagnosed."Shaughna shared a photo of her in a bikini as she posed in front of the water and the Dubai skyline.She wrote: "In this picture I was struggling with an eating disorder. I was underweight.

Global News has learned from government sources that Global Affairs Canada is scrambling to recover from a cyberattack that it suspects was conducted by Russian hackers.

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. - There have been a series of home invasions in the suburbs and, video of one incident is unsettling. Investigators are looking into whether they’re all connected.Two people are caught on home security cameras breaking into a Villanova home. The video shows one person seemingly on the lookout as the other kicks in through a back sliding glass door.Once inside, police say the two go through bedroom closets and take jewelry before running off.

More than one out of five Toronto students were absent from schools on Friday. The province is now releasing this type of data, although public health units and schools are no longer required to report COVID-19 cases. Brittany Rosen has more.

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Navy said it seized two trawler boats transporting over 300 kg of heroin in the South-Eastern seas off Sri Lanka, in international waters.Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva speaking to News 1st said the drugs were seized in a special joint operation with the State Intelligence Service and the Police Narcotic Bureau.11 suspects were arrested from aboard the two vessels, he added.He went on to note that the two trawlers belong to Sri Lankan fishermen and the haul of seized heroin will be brought ashore on Tuesday (25).

Boris Johnson has scrapped covid tests for vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK signalling a move towards a return to more normal summer holidays.

Covid travel tests for those who have been double jabbed have been scrapped by the government.Although Boris Johnson did not confirm the exact date when these new rules will come into place, it is expected to be before the half-term break next month – saving holidaymakers an extra cost.This news comes as the Prime Minister announced that the UK is "moving through the Omicron wave".Speaking to broadcasters during a visit to the Academic Centre, Milton Keynes Hospital, he said: “We have, thanks to the tough decisions, the big calls that we made… the most open economy and society in Europe.“And although we have to be cautious, we are now moving through the Omicron wave, and you can see the figures are starting to get better.“So what we’re doing on travel, to show that this country is open for business, open for travellers, you will see changes so that people arriving no longer have to take tests if they have been vaccinated, if they have been double vaccinated.”To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Double-jabbed travellers currently have to pre-book a Day 2 antigen test from a private supplier to take on their second day of arrival into the country.Non-vaccinated arrivals must take a pre-departure test and two post-arrival PCR tests – Day 2 and Day 8 – as well as having to self-isolate for 10 days.It is still unclear if new rules will come into place for unvaccinated passengers.The new announcement comes after the chief executives of the UK's largest airlines urged the government to end coronavirus-related travel restrictions.The bosses pointed to evidence that the Omicron variant is in retreat, and argued that current measures have a "limited effect" in preventing

logged more recoveries than active cases in twenty four hours in a rather positive development. 

United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting Abu Dhabi early Monday, its state-run news agency reported, the latest attack to target the Emirati capital.The WAM news agency said on Twitter that missile fragments fell harmlessly over the capital, Abu Dhabi.The Emirates “is ready and ready to deal with any threats and that it takes all necessary measures to protect the state from all attacks,” WAM quoted the UAE Defense Ministry as saying.Videos posted to social media show the sky over the capital light up before dawn Monday, with points of light looking like interceptor missiles in the sky. The videos corresponded to known features of Abu Dhabi.#BREAKING: Two ballistic missiles launched at the #UAE by #Houthi #terrorist group intercepted.

Tom Cruise-led franchise saw  suffer multiple delays. It had been pushed from November 2021 to May 2022, before its last release date of Sept.

The number of people dying or requiring hospital treatment for Covid-19 has dropped across the city-region, as new cases continue to fall.