Twelve Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
2026-02-24
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching inContinue Reading
Quazi Judge arrested for Rs. 5000 bribe
2026-02-18
A Quazi Judicial Officer attached to the Koralaipattu (Central) Quazi Court in Valaichchenai and the Polonnaruwa (West) Quazi Court hasContinue Reading
Three arrested at BIA with 16kg of ‘Kush’ drugs
2026-02-16
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya forContinue Reading
10 bus drivers, conductors arrested in narcotics checks
2026-02-12
Ten bus drivers and conductors working on private passenger buses have been arrested for using narcotics, it was reported. TheContinue Reading
Two arrested over Rs. 6.1 million online investment fraud
2026-02-11
Two men have been arrested in connection with an online investment scam that allegedly defrauded a woman of more thanContinue Reading
Money Laundering arrest : Rs. 283 million, vehicles seized
2026-01-20
A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 suspected to have been earnedContinue Reading
CID arrests woman over alleged sharing of ex-partner’s intimate images
2026-01-15
A female computer engineer was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday (13 Jan), accused of releasing nudeContinue Reading
Two foreigners arrested with insects, chemicals at Horton Plains
2026-01-13
Two foreign nationals were arrested after officials of the Horton Plains National Park discovered insect specimens, chemicals, and equipment usedContinue Reading
Two arrested over fake Rs. 10 million lottery scam
2026-01-06
Two suspects have been arrested for deceiving the public through the fake lottery scheme ‘Dialog Mega Wasana’ on social media,Continue Reading
Obstruction of duties : SJB Matugama PS Chairman arrested
2026-01-02
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, a member of the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has beenContinue Reading
Special probe into senior police officers who released drug suspects
2025-12-29
A special investigation has been launched into a group of senior police officers accused of intervening to release suspects arrestedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested in Japan after self‑injury incident with utility knife
2025-12-25
The Japanese police have arrested a Sri Lankan man for allegedly violating the Swords and Firearms Control Law. The SriContinue Reading
Man arrested with over 08kg of ‘ICE’ in Karandeniya
2025-12-22
A 39‑year‑old resident of Karandeniya was arrested yesterday (21) after Police found 8.58 kilos of ‘ICE’ narcotics in his possession.Continue Reading
Man arrested in Telegram-based investment scam for defrauding Rs. 6.8 Mn
2025-12-12
A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over Rs. 6.8 million through an online investment scam, following anContinue Reading
Western Province Crime Division foils Dehiwala murder plot
2025-12-11
The Western Province Southern Crime Division has arrested five suspects who had planned to commit a murder. Police said theContinue Reading
Former Mahaweli Authority DG arrested over Shasheendra’s corruption case
2025-12-10
A former Director General of the Mahaweli Authority was arrested on Tuesday (Dec. 9) by officials from the Commission toContinue Reading
Fake Bribery Commission officer arrested in Panadura
2025-12-05
A man who had pretended as an officer of the Bribery Commission and had prepared a forged identity card andContinue Reading
Suspect arrested soon after chain-snatching (CCTV)
2025-11-27
A robber, who attempted to snatch a gold necklace with a pendant from a woman walking along Wakwella Road inContinue Reading