Man arrested with plastic pistol at Kilinochchi May Day rally
2026-05-02
A 25-year-old man was arrested by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) for allegedly carrying a plastic pistolContinue Reading
Two hotel managers arrested in Kegalle over illegal Deer mounts
2026-04-29
Wildlife officers have arrested two hotel managers in the Kegalle district after deer mounts were found displayed at their establishments.Continue Reading
Suspect wanted over foreign employment racket arrested in Yakkala
2026-04-27
A 60‑year‑old resident of Gampaha, identified as a leading fraudster linked to multiple foreign employment scams, has been arrested byContinue Reading
Suspect linked to ‘Kanjipani Imran’ arrested
2026-04-21
Police say a key suspect linked to organized crime gang leader ‘Kanjipani Imran’ has been arrested by the Counter‑Terrorism andContinue Reading
Retired police officer arrested over Rs. 500 theft from case items
2026-04-09
The Colombo South Division Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a retired Police Inspector in connection with the theft of Rs.Continue Reading
Two arrested for illegal fuel storage in Ududumbara and Nawagamuwa
2026-04-07
Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses. Both operations were carriedContinue Reading
Vehicles without CR : 3 arrested in vehicle racket investigation
2026-04-02
Three suspects have been arrested by the Western Province Northern Crime Division for possessing vehicles without valid registration certificates. AccordingContinue Reading
Fake Walana Police Chief arrested for Extortion
2026-03-26
The Panadura Walana Anti‑Corruption Strike Force has arrested a suspect who posed as its Station Chief to extort money fromContinue Reading
Woman arrested over viral Python dance video released on bail
2026-03-25
A woman who appeared in a viral video dancing with a python has been arrested by the Department of WildlifeContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Serunuwara with illegal diesel stock
2026-03-24
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Serunuwara for illegally possessing and selling fuel, the Police said. Officers from theContinue Reading
Daughter and son‑in‑law arrested over murder of Jaffna University lecturer
2026-03-23
Police have arrested the daughter and son‑in‑law of a University of Jaffna lecturer in connection with her murder. According toContinue Reading
CID arrests 32 yr old man in EPF fraud case
2026-03-19
A 32‑year‑old resident of Medawachchiya has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly assisting in a schemeContinue Reading
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