Two arrested over dog beaten to death at Katana pet boarding facility
2026-10-30
Two suspects, including the owner of a pet boarding facility in Katana, have been arrested in connection with the deathContinue Reading
Two arrested over alleged Rs. 38.7 million housing construction fraud
2026-10-28
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding individuals of over Rs. 38.7 million by promising to construct houses andContinue Reading
Indian national arrested with Kush cannabis worth over Rs. 51 Mn at BIA
2026-10-26
A 24-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with 5.1 kilograms of KushContinue Reading
Two arrested for impersonating Police officers and robbing people
2026-10-22
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly impersonating police officers and robbing individuals travelling on roads by stopping, checking andContinue Reading
21-year-old student investigated over social media post referencing President
2026-10-13
Police have launched an investigation into a 21-year-old university student over a social media post containing references to President AnuraContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested over alleged extortion racket targeting Colombo Port City investors
2026-10-13
A Chinese national has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over allegations of operating an extortion racket targetingContinue Reading
Nawalapitiya Mayor, son and son-in-law arrested over assault
2026-10-12
The Mayor of Nawalapitiya, son and son-in-law have been arrested for allegedly assaulting an individual following a road accident. AccordingContinue Reading
35-year-old arrested with firearm and six bullets in Weeraketiya
2026-10-12
A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition during a police raid in theContinue Reading
27-year-old arrested for allegedly aiding Baddegama triple murder
2026-10-05
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the recent triple murder in Baddegama, in which aContinue Reading
Woman arrested at BIA with 916g of gold smuggled from Dubai
2026-09-29
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to illegally bring 916 gramsContinue Reading
23-year-old arrested with four locally made firearms in Dematagoda
2026-09-29
A 23-year-old man has been arrested with four locally manufactured firearms during a raid in Dematagoda, Police said. The arrestContinue Reading
Three arrested with over 17kg of heroin and ‘ICE’ in Piliyandala
2026-09-25
Three suspects, including a woman, have been arrested with over 17 kilograms of heroin and ICE narcotics, during a raidContinue Reading
Police recover heroin, Rs. 2.6 million in Pannala vehicle interception
2026-09-23
Police have revealed further details of a dramatic vehicle interception in Pannala that led to the arrest of a manContinue Reading
Top official arrested at Immigration Department
2026-09-18
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, accused of assistingContinue Reading
Wife arrested over 2018 retired soldier’s murder in Kirindiwela
2026-09-08
A 49‑year‑old woman has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the 2018 abduction and murderContinue Reading
Police open fire at three-wheeler, five arrested with swords
2026-09-03
Police have opened fire at a three-wheeler which had ignored their instructions to halt near Veluvana Road in Dematagoda today.Continue Reading
Four youths arrested in Nikaweratiya with high‑powered motorcycles
2026-09-01
Police in Nikaweratiya have arrested four suspects along with four high‑powered motorcycles during a late‑night operation in the town yesterdayContinue Reading
32‑year‑old arrested with over 02 kilos of drugs and cash
2026-08-31
A 32‑year‑old man from Pannipitiya has been taken into custody while transporting over 02 kilos of narcotics in a motorContinue Reading
