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
Man arrested with 5 high-powered motorcycles and fake number plates in Hokandara
2026-06-30
A 25‑year‑old resident of Hokandara was arrested on Monday (29) after Police seized five high‑powered motorcycles and two counterfeit numberContinue Reading
Man arrested over Kotawehera Police obstruction video
2026-06-24
Police have arrested a 47‑year‑old resident of Palugolla in connection with the circulation of video footage showing officers being obstructedContinue Reading
Nine brothels raided in Thalawathugoda; 43 arrested
2026-06-19
The Walana Central Anti‑Vice Strike Force raided nine brothels operating under the guise of massage centers in the Thalawathugoda area,Continue Reading
Four arrested with 26.7 kilos of cannabis in Udawalawa raid
2026-05-29
Four suspects have been arrested with 26.770 kilos of cannabis during a police raid in the Pahanakaduwa area of theContinue Reading
Trader caught selling Keeri Samba above MRP at Bokundara Economic Centre
2026-05-02
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has intensified islandwide raids targeting traders selling rice above the gazetted maximum retailContinue Reading
Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading
Traders nabbed in Kegalle for overpricing rice, selling expired goods
2026-04-06
The Kegalle District Consumer Affairs Office carried out special raids on Sunday (05), targeting traders in Thalduwa and Dehiowita townsContinue Reading
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
2026-04-06
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading
Cyber scam? Over 100 fleeing foreigners arrested in Chilaw (Video)
2026-04-03
A group of foreign nationals, including Chinese nationals, were detained following a raid on a leading hotel in Chilaw, withContinue Reading
Negombo, Kalutara raids: Three arrested for petrol without permits
2026-03-21
Sri Lanka Police carried out separate raids in Negombo and Kalutara North on Friday (20), leading to the arrest ofContinue Reading
Large scale Cannabis farms destroyed in Haldummulla raid
2025-11-26
A large-scale cannabis cultivation operation was uncovered and destroyed following a joint raid carried out by officers of the BandarawelaContinue Reading
Maradana Foreign Employment Agency raided over fraud allegations
2025-11-22
A foreign employment agency that had its license temporarily suspended due to involvement in overseas job fraud has been raidedContinue 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
Pettah raids : CAA seizes harmful cosmetics & chocolates
2025-09-02
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted special raids in Pettah yesterday, focusing on cosmetic and food outlets. The CAA hadContinue Reading
Wednesday islandwide raids : 878 arrested for drug-related offences
2025-08-14
A total of 878 individuals were arrested for drug-related offences during special operations conducted by the Police yesterday, with theContinue Reading
Special operation : 120 arrested in Kegalle & Ratnapura
2025-07-07
A total of 120 individuals have been arrested for various offences during raids and special operations conducted between 06.00 pmContinue Reading
Several persons arrested in drug raids across Colombo & Suburbs
2025-05-27
The Sri Lanka Police have carried out multiple raids on 26 and 27 May, arresting several individuals in possession ofContinue Reading