Police Have Found The Six Firearms Stolen From Laggala Police Station

The six firearms including a T-56 Assault Rifle and five revolvers stolen from the Laggala(In Central Province) Police Station on last Thursday(14) have been found this morning  hidden near a water tank of a temple in Laggala according to the Police.

According to a information received by the Laggala Police Station Officers this morning they have found the stock of firearms stolen from the police station ,hidden near a water tank belonging to the Sandagala Temple in Wellewela it has been reported.

The police believed the individual who had stolen these firearms from Laggala Police station may have left them behind the temple premises.

Three Police Officers who were in duty at the Laggala Police Station during the firearm robbery had temporarily interdicted yesterday by the police department.

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Police Have Arrested 1056 Drunken Drivers During 10th Of April To 15th Of April Period

The Police have arrested a total number of 1056 motorists on the charge of driving under the influence of liquor from 10th of April to 15th of April under the special programme launched by department of police to arrest  the drunken drivers during the festive season.

A total number of 238 motorists were arrested on charge of driving under the liquor influence during the 24 hour period from 14th April to 15th April and majority of them were Motor cyclists( 124) according to police.73 Three Wheeler Drivers,20 Car Drivers ,09 Van Drivers,05 lorry drivers  and 03 drivers of private transport buses were among those arrested the Police have stated.

Three Indian Naval Ships Arrived At Colombo Harbor

Three Indian Naval Ships belonging to the "first training squadron " of the Indian Navy  namely The Coast Guard Ship "Varuna"Tir and INS Sujatha arrived in Colombo Harbor today(15) on a training visit.

The Three Indian Naval Ships were ceremonially welcomed by Sri Lanka Navy according to the naval traditions on their arrival it has been reported.

The three Indian Naval Ships are due to hold a joint naval exercise with Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in the island till 19th of This month.

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A Man Was Drowned In The Sea At Katukurunda Whilst Bathing

A Man was drowned in the sea today(15) at Katukurunda,Kalutara (In Western Province) whilst bathing there it has been reported.

The drowned person had faced this incident whilst bathing in the sea with a group of persons according to the Police.

The Kalutara South Police along with the residents of the area have launched a search operation to find the missing person.