Police hotlines set up for reporting drug activity
2026-01-20
The Police have introduced telephone numbers through which the public can provide information to assist the planned anti‑narcotics operations toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police thanks UAE Govt for suspect deportations
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Police has extended its appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevantContinue Reading
9 Common online scams listed by Sri Lanka Police
2026-01-12
Raising public awareness on online financial fraud through social media platforms, the Sri Lanka Police has outlined 09 common typesContinue Reading
Police visit to UK to investigate Ranil : RTI filed seeking costs
2026-01-09
A person by the name of Thilini Ranasinghe says she has requested information from the Police under the country’s RightContinue Reading
Police warn of fake notice to public
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification to the public, warning that a message circulating on social media and messagingContinue Reading
500 tablets issued to Traffic Police for digital insurance rollout
2026-01-08
The programme to introduce Sri Lanka’s new permanent digital insurance card (e‑card) commenced with the distribution of 500 tablet devicesContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to buy 350 ‘Harbour View’ housing units for Police
2026-01-07
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of 350 housing units from the ‘Harbour View Residencies’ housing project forContinue Reading
Police bribe ends with bribery unit arresting police
2026-01-05
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and aContinue Reading
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