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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa Arrested Over Battaramulla War Memorial Incident.

May 25, 2026 at 5:52 AM

Former MP Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by a specialized police team after reporting to the Thalangama Police Station regarding an incident at the National War Memorial in Battaramulla.

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Middle East

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Claims ICC Seeking Arrest Warrant.

May 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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Local News

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Major Crystal Meth Seizure in Kadawatha Leads to Arrest of Peliyagoda Resident.

May 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM

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Local News

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Motorcyclist Arrested Following Viral Helmetless Video Featuring Popular Artists.

May 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM

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Two Arrested in Wanathawilluwa Following Wildlife Crime Raids

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May 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM

Two Arrested in Wanathawilluwa Following Wildlife Crime Raids.

Authorities in Wanathawilluwa have apprehended two individuals found in possession of illegal firearms, ammunition, and a leopard skin at a coconut plantation residence.

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Local News

49 Foreign Nationals Detained in Colpetty Following Visa Violation Crackdown.

May 14, 2026 at 5:40 AM

Forty-nine Chinese and Malaysian nationals have been remanded by the Fort Magistrate's Court after being arrested by the CID in Colpetty for residing in Sri Lanka without valid visas.

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49 Foreign Nationals Detained in Colpetty Following Visa Violation Crackdown

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Three Suspects Apprehended Following Grisly Ambalantota Revenge Killing.

May 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Local News

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Two Suspects Apprehended Following Failed Abduction Attempt in Mattegoda.

May 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM

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Galle Police Inspector Murder: Accomplice Detained Following Weapon Recovery.

May 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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May 12, 2026 at 8:14 AM

Two Detained Over Fraudulent Bail Sureties in Kapila Chandrasena Case.

Two individuals have been remanded by the Colombo Magistrate's Court for allegedly posing as false sureties to secure bail for former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena in exchange for financial incentives.

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Bolivia

Bolivian Judiciary Reissues Arrest Warrant for Former President Evo Morales.

May 12, 2026 at 3:32 AM

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has been declared a fugitive and faces a renewed arrest warrant after failing to appear for his human trafficking trial in Tarija, sparking fears of civil unrest.

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Bolivian Judiciary Reissues Arrest Warrant for Former President Evo Morales

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Local News

Police Special Task Force Arrests Individual with Crystal Methamphetamine in Attidiya.

Police Special Task Force (STF) officers apprehended a 29-year-old Dehiwala resident in Attidiya while in possession of over 76 grams of crystal methamphetamine.

May 11, 2026 at 6:06 AM

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Local News

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Venerable Rajangane Saddharathana Thera Taken Into Police Custody.

May 8, 2026 at 4:31 AM

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Local News

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Legal Turmoil Deepens: Court Issues Arrest Order for Former SriLankan Airlines CEO.

May 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM

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Anti-War Activist Taken into Custody Following Lengthy Bridge Demonstration

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May 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Anti-War Activist Taken into Custody Following Lengthy Bridge Demonstration.

An anti-war activist has been arrested by Washington authorities after concluding a five-day protest atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

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Local News

Police Officer Taken into Custody Following Alleged Multi-Million Rupee Reward Fund Fraud.

May 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM

A Mount Lavinia Police constable has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over Rs. 3.5 million from the Police Reward Fund, sparking a broader investigation into the financial oversight of the department.

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Police Officer Taken into Custody Following Alleged Multi-Million Rupee Reward Fund Fraud

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Local News

62-Year-Old Woman Detained in Connection with Extortion Scam.

May 6, 2026 at 10:48 AM

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Local News

Sajith Premadasa Challenges Arrest of Activist Ashan Kottewatta at Dehiwala Police.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the Dehiwala Police Station to support youth activist Ashan Kottewatta, who was arrested following his criticism of the 'Clean Sri Lanka' project, labeling the detention a violation of fundamental rights.

May 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM

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United Kingdom

London Police Release Bodycam Footage of Arrest Following Targeted Attack on Jewish Men.

Metropolitan Police have released body-worn camera footage showing the tactical arrest of a 45-year-old suspect following the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, an incident now officially classified as terrorism.

April 30, 2026 at 4:43 AM

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Former Motor Traffic Official Detained in Bribery Probe Over Illegal Vehicle Registrations

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April 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Former Motor Traffic Official Detained in Bribery Probe Over Illegal Vehicle Registrations.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic for allegedly issuing number plates to an unregistered vehicle.

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