CID arrests captain of X-Press Pearl vessel

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The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today arrested the Captain of the MV X-Press Pearl which caught fire near the Colombo harbor, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

He said the captain who is a Russian national would be produced before the Colombo High Court.

The CID earlier recorded statement from the captain and several others including the Chief Engineer of the vessel over the incident. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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PD Monday, 14 June 2021 02:11 PM

Arrest the CEO of the X Press Feeders Limited Singapore (owner of the ship), not the Captain

RoaringCreek Monday, 14 June 2021 02:13 PM

A Russian, Sputnik V and he will be out soon. Could even lead to a apology by Nandasena.

Dinesh Monday, 14 June 2021 02:35 PM

His release = Sputnik V

Nilanka Monday, 14 June 2021 02:39 PM

Probe the phone conversation between the shipping agent and other persons before the exp. Pearl entry.

ruskie arrest Monday, 14 June 2021 02:49 PM

1st russian tourist to be arrested. does udayanga know?

Lal Monday, 14 June 2021 02:51 PM

No problem at all. Mr. Udayanga help him. Bail out very soon we can here. DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA every ware

Boss Monday, 14 June 2021 06:08 PM

YES I HEARD THAT HE IS BAILED OUT

Murshid Idroos Monday, 14 June 2021 07:14 PM

Sputnik=release

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