Main suspect arrested over illicit liquor deaths in Wennappuwa
2026-01-08
The main suspect in the incident where six people died from consuming illicit liquor has been arrested by the WennappuwaContinue Reading
Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say
2026-01-06
At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said.Continue Reading
STF arrests 03 persons with drugs & illicit liquor
2025-11-12
A team of officers from the Western North Unit of the Police Special Task Force has arrested a person inContinue Reading
Two arrested with 90 litres of illicit liquor
2025-02-24
Two suspects who had transported 90 litres of illicit liquor in a three-wheeler have been apprehended in the Mahingoda areaContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested for producing illicit liquor at home
2025-02-13
A Chinese national has been arrested for producing illicit liquor in the Brandiyawatte area in Wellampitiya. The man was arrestedContinue Reading
Couple arrested with 337.5 Litres of illicit liquor
2025-01-24
A couple was arrested for the possession and transportation of 337.5 litres of illicit liquor in the Millagashandiya area inContinue Reading
Excise Dept to introduce low-cost alcohol bottle
2024-12-19
Sri Lanka’s Excise Department is considering introducing a low-cost alcohol product as an alternative to illicit liquor. The Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading