Police warn of financial scams using fake Police identities on social media
2026-07-23
The Sri Lanka Police have issued a public advisory warning of a surge in financial scams carried out via socialContinue Reading
UNP urges Police to withdraw statement on ‘illegal wealth’
2026-07-21
The United National Party (UNP) today called on the Sri Lanka Police to retract its July 9 statement urging theContinue Reading
Three arrested after obstructing Police duty in Kosgoda
2026-07-20
Three suspects were arrested after violently obstructing Police officers engaged in traffic duty near the 72nd milepost in Kosgoda onContinue Reading
Katunayake shooting incident : Suspect identified as ex‑Civil Security Force member
2026-07-16
Investigations have revealed that the suspect arrested following a shooting incident involving the Police in Katunayake had previously served inContinue Reading
Suspect flees after shooting Police officer in Katunayake
2026-07-15
A Police officer was injured in a shooting incident near a roadblock in the Dewamottawa area of Katunayake this afternoon,Continue Reading
Police warn public of fake online traffic fine messages
2026-07-13
Sri Lanka Police has cautioned motorists against fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages instructing them to pay traffic fines online throughContinue Reading
Over 1,000 Police officers removed over wrongdoing – Minister
2026-07-06
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says more than 1,000 Police officers have been removed from service over various wrongdoings,Continue Reading
Suspect arrested with 78kg of Kerala Cannabis in Nedunkerny
2026-07-01
Police officers attached to the Nedunkerny Police Station arrested a suspect late on June 30 while transporting 78 kilograms ofContinue Reading
Suspect escapes after attacking police officer during Elpitiya raid
2026-07-01
A suspect linked to multiple crimes and identified as a close associate of an organized criminal has escaped police custodyContinue Reading
Five arrested for assaulting police officers on duty in Veyangoda
2026-06-30
Five suspects have been arrested for allegedly obstructing police officers and assaulting them while they were on traffic duty duringContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police relaunch revamped ‘Tell IGP’ complaints platform
2026-06-29
The Sri Lanka Police has announced the continuation and restructuring of its “Tell IGP” project in 2026, a service thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to send largest ever peacekeeping contingent to Haiti
2026-06-26
Another contingent of 1,132 personnel from the Sri Lanka Army and the Police Special Task Force is set to departContinue Reading
Training licence mandatory for driving school instructors – Police
2026-06-24
The Sri Lanka Police have stressed that a formal training licence is mandatory for instructors conducting lessons in driving schools,Continue Reading
Air Force Commander orders inquiry into Kalpitiya clash involving Police
2026-06-19
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has launched a special investigation into a tense situation that arose between Air ForceContinue Reading
Five arrested in Pulmudai over attempt to sell artefact for Rs. 20 million
2026-06-16
Five suspects have been arrested in Pulmudai while allegedly preparing to sell a rock believed to hold ancient archaeological value.Continue Reading
Police reveal exact traffic fines after false claims
2026-06-15
Sri Lanka Police today issued a statement warning the public about false information circulating on social media regarding traffic fineContinue Reading
Police to take strict action against noisy silencers
2026-06-12
Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal measures will be taken against drivers operating vehicles fitted with modified silencersContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 122 drowning deaths so far in 2026
2026-06-12
Sri Lanka has already recorded 122 drowning deaths in 2026, according to Police data. Addressing the media, Police Spokesman F.U.Continue Reading