Awareness Campaign held for Community Policing Committees in Jaffna
2024-03-18
A program to raise awareness among the members of Community Policing Committees in Jaffna and Kankesanthurai Police Divisions was heldContinue Reading
New Tamil-speaking Police emergency hotline launched
2024-03-16
An emergency hotline, ‘107’, dedicated primarily to the Tamil-speaking public in Vavuniya has been launched by Sri Lanka Police. AccordingContinue Reading
President unveils plans to provide concessions to gem & jewellery sector
2024-03-16
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has unveiled plans to provide concessions to those who engage in the gem and jewellery sector. ThisContinue Reading
Large stock of drugs seized in Modara
2024-03-13
The Police have seized a stock of narcotics, estimated to be around Rs. 10 million, in the Modara area, itContinue Reading
21 shooting deaths in first 72 days of 2024
2024-03-12
A total of 30 shooting incidents have been reported in various parts of Sri Lanka between January 01 and MarchContinue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Police announce special hotline for public
2024-03-11
Sri Lanka Police has requested the public to contact the special operation unit established at the Police Headquarters to assistContinue Reading
E-Cigarettes in watches, perfumes : Action taken
2024-03-11
A rapid spread of electronic cigarettes (E-Cigarettes) has been observed in Sri Lanka, especially in rural areas, according to theContinue Reading
International red notices for 43 Sri Lankans
2024-03-11
International Red Notices have been issued to 43 members of criminal gangs operating in Sri Lanka, according to the Police.Continue Reading
Police fire tear gas to disperse Colombo uni students protest
2024-03-05
The Police have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest conducted by university students near the UniversityContinue Reading
Two Police officers sentenced to death over 2005 suspect death
2024-03-04
Two former Police officers have been sentenced to death over the demise of a suspect in custody in 2005. TheContinue Reading
Police officer fleeing country: Police responds
2024-02-29
Sri Lanka Police has launched investigations into the incident of the Officer-In-Charge of the Organized Crime Division at the ColomboContinue Reading
Major scam using public pictures on Facebook
2024-02-16
Two individuals engaged in financial fraud by creating fake National Identity Cards (NIC) using photographs shared on social media haveContinue Reading
Social Media arrest : Police say not under OSA
2024-02-12
Sri Lanka Police has refuted recent reports of an individual being arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) under provisionsContinue Reading
Three Police officers interdicted over alleged poisoning of suspects in custody
2024-02-08
Three police personnel of the Aduruppu Veediya Police Station have been interdicted over the incident of two suspects detained overContinue Reading
Islandwide operation to tackle harassment on public transport
2024-02-07
Sri Lanka Police has launched a special islandwide programme from today to tackle harassment against children and women on publicContinue Reading
Police CCTV traffic programme : 610 motorists traced for traffic offences
2024-01-29
Nearly 610 motorists have been nabbed for traffic offences within the last week under the new CCTV programme launched byContinue Reading
Former Police officer sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing minor
2024-01-24
A former Police Constable has been sentenced to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment on charges of having sexually abused aContinue Reading
Operation Yukthiya : Reward for the public for information
2024-01-24
Sri Lanka Police has announced cash rewards for those providing information concerning illegal firearms and explosives in the country. ActingContinue Reading