Crime Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?
A police officer from the motorcycle squad of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau has reportedly been suspended after being arrested for the…
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Crime Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
A shooting took place on R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya early this morning (25), according to police reports. The incident happened around 2:35 a.m. The…
Crime Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded
Six police officers have been taken into custody for allegedly beating a Catholic priest in Gampaha . They have been ordered to remain in custody until…
Crime Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four individuals, including one woman, lost their lives in separate road accidents across various locations, according to police reports. The deadly incidents…
Crime 443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
During a special operation across Sri Lanka on October 24, a total of 571 people were arrested on suspicion of engaging in criminal activities, including…
Crime Two fishing boats seized with narcotics off southern coast brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Two fishing boats and 11 people were captured by the Sri Lanka Navy because they were believed to be carrying a large amount of drugs in the deep sea off the…
Crime Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda
A 33-year-old man from Wathugedara, Ambalangoda , has been taken into custody after a micro pistol and live ammunition were discovered hidden in his home .…
Crime Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of Kush at BIA
A Sri Lankan man was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to bring in over 8 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis. The value…
Crime Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police
Sri Lanka Police announced that 318 people were arrested for various cybercrimes in 2025. According to Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, over 2,000…
Crime 11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested 11 individuals and seized two fishing boats in the deep sea off the southern coast for having heroin and the synthetic…
Crime Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya
A 39-year-old man was brutally killed with sharp objects on the 23rd in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya, following a personal dispute that escalated.…
Crime Two fishing boats seized with 270 kg of Ice and heroin off southern coast
Two fishing boats have been captured while carrying a significant amount of drugs in the deep waters off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This operation was a…
Crime Anusha Palpita remanded
Anusha Palpita, who previously served as the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri…
Crime Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another person has been taken into custody related to the shooting in Jinthupitiya, which left one individual dead and two young children injured on January…
Crime Three dead in shooting in Australia s New South Wales
Three individuals have lost their lives following a shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia , according to police reports. A fourth person is in…
Crime Duo arrested with over 1kg of Ice in Madampitiya
Madampitiya Police have arrested two men for having 1 kilogram and 501 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice'. This happened this morning…
Crime Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has released its findings on a suspected gemstone discovered recently in Galaha, Kandy . According to the report by…
Crime Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Matale Police have arrested several people and seized 10 high-powered motorcycles that were used for illegal street racing on Sangamitta Mawatha in Matale .…
Crime Appeal Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
The Court of Appeal has directed that the written order and audio recording from the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court, issued on January 19, regarding the Buddha…
Crime Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel
A 43-year-old Sri Lankan man has been detained for entering Israel illegally and for unlawfully transporting a foreigner. The International Division of the…
Crime Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action
All police stations in Sri Lanka have been ordered to arrest motorcyclists who ride in a dangerous and illegal manner on main roads, according to W. P. J.…
Crime Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa
A person has been detained in Nittambuwa for having 61kg of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE. The arrest happened during a raid by the Police…
Crime Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura
In Anuradhapura , the Divisional Criminal Investigation Division has found three homemade grenades at a house located in the Matale Junction area. According to…
Crime Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa s vehicle
A suspect has been taken into custody for his role in a shooting that targeted the vehicle of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Executive Director of the National…