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Flooded areas: Public warned of electricity and gas hazards

On: December 2, 2025

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

On: December 1, 2025

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

On: December 1, 2025

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

On: November 30, 2025

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

On: November 29, 2025

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

On: November 19, 2025

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

On: November 19, 2025

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

On: November 15, 2025

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

On: November 14, 2025

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

On: November 11, 2025

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

On: November 5, 2025

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

On: November 3, 2025

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

On: October 31, 2025

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

On: October 30, 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned Police officers involved in the drug network to immediately leave the ring or faceContinue Reading

Leaking suspect footage to Media : Police launch inquiry

On: October 28, 2025

The Sri Lanka Police have launched a special investigation into the Police officers involved in the arrest of the suspectContinue Reading

Rs. 50 Mn worth of assets belonging to Kehelbaddara Padme seized

On: October 22, 2025

The Sri Lanka Police has seized properties valued at over Rs. 50 million, reportedly belonging to underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’.Continue Reading

Police warn media against publishing sensitive case footage