Crime UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began
The UN children's agency, UNICEF, reports that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is causing a dire situation for millions of…
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Crime Former CSD Chief Accountant arrested by Bribery Commission
A former Chief Accountant of the Civil Security Department (CSD) was taken into custody this morning (11) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of…
Crime Police constable arrested for purchasing motorcycle using arrested suspect s bank card
A police constable from the Kosgoda Police Station has been taken into custody for allegedly using a bank card belonging to a suspect who was arrested for…
Crime CID launches probe into the killing of underworld figure Makandure Madush
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun looking into the murder of underworld leader Makandure Madush. He was shot dead by two unknown gunmen…
Crime Iran s revolutionary guards says it launched “most intense” operation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has begun its "most intense and heaviest operation" since the conflict began, according to…
Crime North Korea supports Iran s choice of new supreme leader, KCNA says
On Wednesday, North Korea announced its support for the Iranian people’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as their new Supreme Leader. Khamenei was appointed on…
Crime Canadian couple arrested with over 32kg of Kush at BIA
A Canadian couple was arrested this morning (10) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly trying to smuggle over 32 kilograms of…
Crime Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons
A fishing trawler that was out at sea for several days was captured by the Navy while it was suspected of carrying bags filled with drugs and weapons. This…
Crime Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Police have arrested another gunman linked to a shooting in Jinthupitiya that resulted in one man's death and injuries to two children. The suspect was…
Crime Woman arrested with 100g of Ice in Rathmalana
A woman was arrested in Rathmalana for having 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, often called 'Ice,' according to police reports. Officers from the Mount…
Crime 58-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking arrested in Hatton
A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Hatton for her involvement in drug trafficking. The Special Investigation Unit of the Hatton Police Division took her…
Crime Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Sajin Vass Gunawardena, a former Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka, was taken into custody today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Crime One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An Iranian missile attack in central Israel has resulted in one death and two injuries, as reported by Israeli medics on Monday. The national ambulance…
Crime Youth arrested with Ice during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda
A youth was arrested in Dodangoda during a vehicle inspection as part of a nationwide anti-drug campaign. The Dodangoda Police caught the suspect, who was…
Crime 19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the police in Sri Lanka after a video on social media showed him riding a motorcycle in a dangerous way. The police…
Crime Over 26,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
During a special operation across Sri Lanka yesterday (07), police inspected a total of 26,895 people. They arrested 568 individuals suspected of being…
Crime Over 102 kg of heroin found aboard fishing trawler seized by Navy in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler in the southern seas last night (07) and found over 102 kilograms of heroin on board. The fishing…
Crime Two suspects arrested with Ice in Kurunegala and Padukka
Police have detained two suspects in different areas for having Crystal Methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice.’ In the Alasswatta region of Kurunegala, a 35-year-old…
Crime Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested
The Sri Lanka Navy carried out a special search operation in the deep seas off the southern coast and stopped a local multi-day fishing trawler. This boat was…
Crime Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Kayts Police, has captured a large shipment of foreign cannabis weighing about 368kg at Suruvil beach on Kayts…
Crime Shooting reported at house of Batuwatte Chamara s wife in Ja-Ela
A shooting took place this morning (07) at the home of the wife of the alleged organized criminal known as ‘Batuwatte Chamara’. The residence is situated on…
Crime 23 rounds fired at house linked to Batuwatte Chamara now operating as elderly home
A shooting incident occurred early this morning (07) at the home of Chathurika Weerasuriya, the wife of an alleged organized crime figure known as ‘Batuwatte…
Crime UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe
British police detained four men on Friday for allegedly assisting Iranian intelligence operations. The Metropolitan Police reported that these arrests were…
Crime 35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of Kush and Hashish
A 35-year-old man was detained by officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after…