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The police had began an investigation to identify and take action against those who had rushed to the shores of Colombo, Negombo and nearby areas to collect waste from the burning ship ‘ MV X-Press Pearl’.
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that various kinds of waste material reached the shore, have been taken away by certain individuals.
It is reported that people had gathered at the beach especially in the Pamunugama, Dungalpitiya, Negombo and Kochchikade police areas to collect them.
"Some individuals gathered in those areas violating quarantine rules, especially on a day when travel restrictions are in force, and on the other hand, it is not possible to say whether those are chemical substances or how hazardous they are. It is an action that could be dangerous to others ," he said.
Earlier, the Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) also requested the public to avoid touching or opening such material or packages as they might contain toxic/poisonous objects.
The spokesman said that the Negombo SSP has commenced an investigation against those individuals for violating the quarantine rules.
Accordingly, the Pamunugama, Dungalpitiya and Negombo police are conducting special investigations examing the video footages and action to be taken against those responsible for violating the quarantine laws, DIG Rohana said.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)
Ranaweera Wednesday, 26 May 2021 06:18 PM
For our guys , even , poisons, if given free of charge, they will take it.
Disillusioned Wednesday, 26 May 2021 06:25 PM
This is what happens when people are desperate. Help the poor people instead of arresting and chasing them. What does the Dutch experts say about the content of the ship? They are much more reliable I am sure.
AMAL Wednesday, 26 May 2021 06:47 PM
Ha, ha. No one will be caught and or prosecuted. This is Sri Lanka, the land of the parasites.
Be Fair Wednesday, 26 May 2021 06:50 PM
What a shameful act this is
Janaka K Thursday, 27 May 2021 06:26 AM
Who is the local agent? What is its responsibility towards the country and its people for the damage to the environment and harm to its people?
Lanka kollo wasai Thursday, 27 May 2021 07:17 AM
Who cares about the Sri Lankan ‘poor’ people. Those people are full of hate and rejoice when something bad happens to the minorities. Besides, they voted for the evil man, his family and army rule. Now let them live with it.
Lawry Thursday, 27 May 2021 07:18 AM
Did they find floating sacks of turmeric?
Ranaweera Thursday, 27 May 2021 09:01 AM
This is not out of desperation. This is because our guys are used to get free rides. So when there is something free, even coronavirus , they will take it. This is true for every level of the society. Big guys receive many things free. They like it when they get things free . Free means paid by someone else.
Jack Silva Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:20 AM
X-Press Pearl was denied entry in India and Qatar before catching fire off Colombo. Did Colombo agree to its entry?
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