Sri Lanka records first-ever ‘Mephedrone’ drug bust in Weligama
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Sri Lanka has detected the highly dangerous synthetic stimulant drug ‘Mephedrone’ for the first time, the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of the Southern Province Kithsiri Jayalath stated.
The discovery was made following an examination by the Government Analyst of the substance recovered from a Moldova national arrested in Weligama on 21 September.
Accordingly, the Government Analyst has issued a report confirming the detection of ‘Mephedrone’ drug.
Senior DIG of the Southern Province Kithsiri Jayalath stated that the stimulant drug ‘Mephedrone’ is more dangerous than other narcotic drugs such as crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’).Advertisement
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Water supply interruptions will continue today (April 03) in several areas of the Colombo District due to the prevailing dry weather, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.
According to a notice issued yesterday (April 02), areas supplied by the Labugama and Kalatuwawa Reservoirs, including Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta, and Pannipitiya, will experience scheduled water cuts.
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In Catholic churches, special services – often lasting around 03 hours – are conducted to mark the occasion.
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