Sri Lanka will give their Coast Guard Department new powers once legislation is enacted later this week. The new Department will now operate under the Ministry of Defense, Public Safety, Law and Order. This move will give the Coast Guard new powers that include the detection and seizure of contraband and weapons, prevention of trafficking of narcotics, exit and entry of immigrants and illegal fishing in Sri Lanka's territorial waters. The Coast Guard will also be empowered to carry all prescribed weapons necessary to carry-out their duties.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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