News

Indictments served on accused in arms trafficking case

27 Sep, 2019

Indictments have been served on the accused linked to Avant-Garde and Rakna Lanka in the arms trafficking case.

The indictments were served on nine accused in the case at the Permanent High Court-at-Bar.

Major General Palitha Fernando and four others accused were later granted bail by the Permanent High Court-at-Bar.

In addition another three defendants who had previously been released on bail were ordered released on the previous bail conditions.

A Trial-at-Bar was appointed lat month to hear the Avant-Garde case.

High Court Judges Dhammika Ganepola (President), Adithya Patabendige and Manjula Thilakeratne were appointed to the Trial-at-Bar to hear the Avant-Garde case at the Colombo High Court.

Recommended For You

Categories

 

 

 

 

Legal

Picture of the author

Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.

Copyright © 2026 Colombo Gazette. All rights reserved.

social icon
social icon
social icon
social icon
social icon