Rs 10,000 bribe : Police officer arrested
2026-01-01
A police sub-inspector attached to the Kinniya Police Station has been arrested on allegations of bribery, the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka warns of criminal charges as road accidents rise in 2025
2025-12-29
Sri Lanka Police will take action under criminal law in addition to traffic laws against drivers who operate vehicles whileContinue Reading
Too good to be true? Police warn of rising online scams
2025-12-29
Sri Lanka Police have observed a rising number of complaints regarding financial fraud committed via the Internet, particularly through socialContinue 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 Lanka Police launches festive season security & traffic plan
2025-12-23
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a formal security operation and traffic plan will be implemented during the upcomingContinue Reading
Police families appeal to President over eviction from official quarters
2025-12-19
Family members of police personnel gathered outside the Presidential Secretariat, seeking a meeting with officials regarding the planned eviction fromContinue Reading
False calls to 119 Hotline punishable offence – Police
2025-12-18
Sri Lanka Police have reiterated that the 119 emergency telephone service must be used strictly for reporting genuine emergencies, warningContinue Reading
Nilaveli Police Officer arrested for Rs. 10,000 bribe
2025-12-17
A Police officer attached to the Nilaveli Police Station has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. TheContinue Reading
Special security measures in place for upcoming festive season – Police
2025-12-15
Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler announced that special police security has been deployed in cities and religious sites for theContinue Reading
Road clearance : Police urge relief convoys to coordinate with Divisional Secretaries
2025-12-02
Police state that the arrival of large numbers of relief teams has obstructed road‑clearing operations in disaster‑affected areas. Expressing gratitudeContinue Reading
Flooded areas: Public warned of electricity and gas hazards
2025-12-02
Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to be mindful of their surroundings after the floods. Issuing a notice, theContinue Reading
False Disaster News Will Face Legal Consequences, Police Warn
2025-12-01
Police Media Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who circulate falseContinue Reading
Police to refrain from action against expired Licences until Dec 25
2025-12-01
Sri Lanka Police says legal action will not be initiated for traffic violations involving individuals with expired driving licences betweenContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Public urged not to visit unsafe & damaged locations
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Police have requested the public not to visit unsafe and damaged locations, affected by inclement weather. Issuing aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police issues emergency hotlines amid severe weather
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Police has introduced emergency Telephone Numbers for the public to inform about disaster situations due to the adverseContinue Reading
Minister flags fake news on Police clearance reports
2025-11-19
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala condemned a false news report by a private newspaper and television channel concerning the processContinue Reading
SLPP MP claims President ordered Police to gather crowd for Tangalle rally
2025-11-19
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka has alleged that President Anura Kumara Dissananayake has sued the Police DepartmentContinue Reading
Rs. 250 Mn worth illegal property seized, suspect arrested
2025-11-15
A 33-year-old man from Colombo 09 has been arrested on charges of having purchased a property valued at Rs. 250Continue Reading
