Security & Underworld
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50 articles shown“Questions have been raised why the long arm of law has so far failed to make an arrest.”
“22 shooting incidents so far this year, leaving 15 people dead and 12 others injured”
“Traffickers think they can mislead officers and bring drugs into the country more easily by using children, elderly people or persons with special conditions.”
“We would like to request the public not to carry parcels or baggage belonging to someone else during air travel or any other journey.”
“During July 2026, we seized 25.4 kilograms of various narcotics through five detections. The drugs included Kush, cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine.”
“ED officials examined a range of documents, electronic devices and financial records at the residence to trace suspected money trails.”
“Investigations had revealed that some of those involved had previously operated in several other countries before arriving in Sri Lanka.”
“Three individuals, including two former policemen, have been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment in connection with a cash robbery case.”
“41 apprehended in fortnight-long crackdown on illegal fishing”
“Karandeniya Raju, wanted in connection with over 15 criminal offences, including murder, was brought back to Sri Lanka from India by a special team of the Criminal Investigation Department.”
Ahungalla Police STF arrested a suspect in the attempted murder of 'Podi Patty,' brother of crime boss 'Loku Patty.' The arrest shows law enforcement is pressing underworld networks in the Southern coastal region.
“An advance payment of Rs. 3 million had, initially, been received for transporting the narcotics, with the remaining amount to be paid later.”
“The incident occurred after the woman had asked her neighbour to stop lighting firecrackers, saying the loud noise was causing distress to her pet dogs.”
“Police have arrested the owner of the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a haul of drugs in the deep sea, about 400 nautical miles south of the island.”
“Thanks to the swift response… all the hostages were freed shortly after 13:30 without serious injuries.”
“In 2025 alone, the Navy seized narcotics valued at over Rs. 75,000 million.”
“More than 1,418 kg of heroin, over 1,975 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and more than 271 kg of cocaine were recovered.”
A shooter killed 'Podi Patty' in Ahungalla. Podi is the brother of crime boss 'Loku Patty.' The attack shows active gang conflict or revenge within the criminal network.
“The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a total of 10 local multi-day fishing trawlers involved in drug trafficking during the first three months of this year.”
“150 kilograms of heroin concealed in six sacks aboard the vessel”
“Over 150 kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs. 4 billion, have been recovered from a fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy.”
“A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour following a special operation carried out in deep seas south of Sri Lanka.”
“The substance recovered from the local multi-day fishing vessel is heroin.”
“The raid led to the detection of a hand grenade, two T-56 magazines, 221 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 100 .22 calibre rounds, and 30 unidentified rounds.”
“The suspect was arrested at New Delhi Airport while allegedly attempting to flee to another country.”
“Police have recovered a stock of 1,298 live T-56 ammunition rounds near the Parakrama Samudraya reservoir in Polonnaruwa.”
“Sri Lanka Police has issued a statement regarding the arrest of former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).”
“UN-authorized 5,550-member, offensive-oriented security force designed to restore state authority and fight gangs in Haiti”
“The long-range patrol craft carried out the operation in deep-sea waters”
“The vessel is presently being escorted to the Dikowita fisheries harbour for further investigations and legal proceedings.”
“Sri Lanka Navy has taken into custody a local multi-day fishing vessel carrying several sacks suspected to contain narcotics during a special operation conducted in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka.”
Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi faces arrest by the Colombo Crimes Division. The case involves a sitting ex-parliamentarian and signals a high-profile law enforcement action with political dimensions.
“He was reportedly taken into custody along with two T-56 magazines, 221 rounds of ammunition, and a hand grenade.”
“Six Chinese nationals who illegally brought a consignment of cigarettes into the country have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport.”
“75,900 cigarettes manufactured in China concealed in their travel bags and backpacks”
“All participating officers were presented to the judicial medical officer, and medical reports confirmed that none had consumed alcohol at the time.”
“Customs officials discovered a concealed stock of electronic communication devices valued at Rs. 24 million, hidden with cellotape on their bodies and within their clothing.”
“Nine Chinese nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to enter the country to allegedly engage in cybercrime-related activities.”
“The brother of notorious underworld figure Karandeniya Sudda, the organized crime suspect known by the alias Raju, has been arrested in India, according to Sri Lanka Police.”
“Two murders have been reported in Wellawaya and Payagala resulting in the deaths of a woman and a man”
“We will teach you how to do it if you are humble enough to learn.”
“An individual involved in drug trafficking has been arrested in Dummaladeniya, Wennappuwa, police stated.”
“An excavation has been carried out in the Manmunai area, within the Kattankudy Police Division in Batticaloa, following information that weapons had allegedly been buried by LTTE militants on a plot of land near a residence.”
“unidentified party is collecting personal information by misusing the department's hotline and WhatsApp services”
“Notable rise in online 'Avurudu Kumari' scams, SLCERT warns”
Dutch university student rescued after getting lost in Singimale Nature Reserve on Hatton mountain during research activity.
“Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division, if the Police in that area are not taking the necessary action”
“strengthening resilience against different forms of threats”
“criminals are exploiting the opportunity to carry out financial scams and data theft”
“Police have arrested a suspect and seven women during a raid on a brothel operating under the guise of a massage centre in Seeduwa”