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Major Drug Bust at BIA: Over Rs. 140 Million Worth of Kush Seized from Bangkok Arrival.

May 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM

Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport intercepted two passengers from Bangkok attempting to smuggle 14.5kg of Kush, valued at Rs. 140 million, concealed in their luggage.

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Chinese National Detained in Colombo Over Illegal Cigarette Possession.

May 18, 2026 at 3:22 AM

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Indian National Apprehended at Bandaranaike Airport for Large-Scale Cocaine Smuggling.

A 60-year-old Indian geologist was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2kg of cocaine, valued at Rs. 108 million, concealed in his luggage.

May 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM

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Major Hashish Haul Seized at Bandaranaike International Airport.

May 10, 2026 at 3:01 AM

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Major Crackdown: Scores of Foreign Nationals Detained in Colombo and Matara Over Financial Fraud

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May 7, 2026 at 3:42 AM

Major Crackdown: Scores of Foreign Nationals Detained in Colombo and Matara Over Financial Fraud.

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested over 80 foreign nationals, including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Taiwanese citizens, following raids in Colombo and Matara targeting those involved in financial scams and visa-related offenses.

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Police Apprehend Two Suspects Connected to Underworld Figure 'Loku Pattie' in Balapitiya.

May 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM

Ahungalla Police have arrested two individuals linked to the underworld figure known as 'Loku Pattie' in Balapitiya, recovering a foreign-made pistol, ammunition, and a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine.

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Police Apprehend Two Suspects Connected to Underworld Figure 'Loku Pattie' in Balapitiya

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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Police Seize Over 370 Bottles of Illicit Liquor in Twin Raids.

April 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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Ahungalla Targeted Shooting Suspect Apprehended by STF.

A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in connection with an attempted assassination targeting an individual known as 'Podi Peti' in Ahungalla.

April 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM

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April 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Dubai Passenger Nabbed at BIA for Multi-Million Rupee Cigarette Smuggling Attempt.

Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport arrested a 25-year-old businessman from Kandy for attempting to smuggle over Rs. 5.5 million worth of foreign cigarettes and e-cigarettes from Dubai.

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Maradana Raid: 25-Year-Old Suspect Apprehended with 1.2kg of Crystal Methamphetamine.

April 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM

Local authorities in Maradana have arrested a 25-year-old man following the discovery of over 1.2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine during a targeted anti-narcotics operation.