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
Kotahena shooting : Six suspects arrested so far
2025-11-14
The Police have arrested six suspects, including the alleged shooter, two male accomplices, and two female suspects, as of WednesdayContinue Reading
Surge in motorcycle and three-wheeler thefts in Western Province
2025-11-11
Sri Lanka Police report a noticeable increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler thefts across Colombo city and the wider Western ProvinceContinue Reading
Floating high : 11.9 kilos of Hashish found drifting off Kalutara coast
2025-11-05
A parcel suspected to contain 10 packets of narcotics has been seized while floating in the seas off the KatukurundaContinue Reading
Ten arrested for assaulting Police officers in Kilinochchi
2025-11-03
Police said five men and five women were arrested in connection with obstructing duties and attacking Police officers of theContinue Reading
971 individuals arrested during islandwide drug raids on Thursday
2025-10-31
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 971 individuals during nationwide raids conducted yesterday (30) as part of drug eradication measures. AccordingContinue Reading
“Leave immediately,” President warns Cops involved in drug networks
2025-10-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned Police officers involved in the drug network to immediately leave the ring or faceContinue Reading