Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa is due to call over at the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit on Sunday (October 12) to make a statement regarding his controversial statement linking an alleged narcotic trafficker to the National People's Power.
Mr Weerawansa was called to appear at the Police today, but he had sought another date to make the statement.
Addressing a press conference a few days back, Mr Weerawansa claimed that Sanath Weerasinghe, also known as ‘Beliatta Sanaa,’ who was arrested in connection with the large haul of narcotics recently seised in Seenimodara Tangalle, had supported the NPP during the election campaign.
Last week, the Tangalle Magistrate’s Court granted permission for police to detain and interrogate the suspect until October 9.
The suspect was arrested on October 1 by the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit.
The suspect is reported to be linked to the smuggling of drugs into the country via sea routes.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Leave Comments