Ukrainian captain of Avant-Garde ship arrested

24 June 2016 10:16 am

Ukrainian captain of the controversial Avant-Garde ship was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Galle last night, Police said.

He was arrested on charges of importing illegal fire arms and keeping ammunitions in his possession illegally.

He was remanded till July 5 by Galle Additional Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. (D.G. Sugathapala)