A total of 50 individuals have been apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing activities at multiple locations across Sri Lanka from October 27 to November 10. 

According to the Sri Lanka Navy, 13 dinghies, 01 traditional boat and a motor bicycle have also been seized during separate operations conducted during this period. 

The operations were conducted in the coastal areas of Irakkandi, Lankapatuna, Kokilai, Bolder Point, Vakarai, Jaya Nagar, Kinniya and Jinna Puram in Trincomalee, Negombo, Galle, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Addalaichenai in Ampara, and Pallemunai in Mannar, by the Eastern, Western, Southern, Southeastern, and North Central Naval Commands. 

These individuals were held for their involvement in fishing with unauthorized nets, using explosives and practicing illegal fishing methods.

The suspects have been handed over to the Fisheries Inspectors of Trincomalee, Negombo, Echchalampattu, Mullaitivu, Kuchchaveli, Valaichchenai East, Galle, Kinniya, Kalmunai and Manmunai for legal action. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 24 wanted suspects in islandwide operations conducted on Monday (15). 

The arrested suspects are wanted for their direct involvement in various crimes in the country. 

According to the Police, a total of 27,580 persons were inspected during the operations conducted to curb drug and crime-related activities in Sri Lanka. 

The Police said 598 individuals were arrested on suspicion during the operations.

Among the arrested are also 248 against whom warrants had been issued, and 170 persons against whom open warrants had been issued. (Newswire)

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The Colombo North Crimes Investigation Division has arrested two suspects involved in theft in various areas.

According to the Police, one suspect was arrested with 03.2 grams of heroin in Grandpass on 31 July.

Interrogations of the suspect had led the Police to find several mobile phones and laptops at his house. 

Further interrogations had led to the arrest of another suspect in Wellampitiya, who was in possession of stolen goods.

The arrested suspects are aged 41 and 64 years, and are residents of Sedawatte.

The Police had found 18 mobile phones, 02 laptops, 01 tablet, 05 grinders, and 03 grills, among other items. 

The Colombo North Crimes Investigation Division is conducting investigations. (Newswire)

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The Ministry of Public Security says 788 persons were apprehended over drug-related offences during a special islandwide raid conducted yesterday (30).According to the ministry, 32 suspects linked to various crimes and 356 persons against whom arrest warrants were issued were also arrested. 

The suspects were arrested following the inspection of 24,705 persons, 10,510 vehicles, and 7,238 motorcycles. 

The Ministry of Public Security further said that a total of 122,913 persons have been arrested from 01 January to 29 July 2025, over drug-related offences.

The Police have seized 928.787kg of heroin, 1396. 709 kilos of ICE, 11,192.823 kilos of cannabis, 27.836 kilos of cocaine, and 381.428 kilos of Hashish, during this period. 

The arrests and drug seizures come as the Sri Lankan Police have intensified operations to dismantle organized drug syndicates. (Newswire)  

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