15 wanted suspects arrested in Police islandwide operations

September 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM

The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 15 persons wanted for their direct involvement in crimes across the country.

According to the Police, the suspects were arrested during multiple operations conducted on Sunday to curb drug and crime-related activities in Sri Lanka. 

A total of 27,654 persons were inspected during the operations conducted yesterday. 

Among them, 15 were arrested for their direct involvement in crimes, and 674 were arrested on suspicion.

The Police also arrested 220 persons against whom warrants had been issued, and 155 against whom open warrants had been issued. (Newswire)