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Massive Drug Bust in Dematagoda and Return of Fugitives from Dubai.

May 23, 2026 at 7:03 AM

Police discovered a significant stash of ICE and cannabis in a Dematagoda residence, while 21 high-profile suspects, including notorious criminals, were deported from Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka.

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Massive Drug Bust in Dematagoda and Return of Fugitives from Dubai

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Mano Ganesan Urges Immediate Government Intervention Over Rising Plantation Area Violence.

MP Mano Ganesan has formally requested Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala to organize an urgent multi-stakeholder summit to address the growing trend of violence targeting plantation community members in districts like Ratnapura and Nuwara Eliya.

May 16, 2026 at 4:36 AM

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Five Students Injured in Violent School Stabbing Incident in Eppawala.

May 13, 2026 at 6:57 AM

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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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Deadly Militant Assault Targets Police Post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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May 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM

Deadly Militant Assault Targets Police Post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

A coordinated suicide car bombing and armed assault on a police station in Bannu, Pakistan, has claimed the lives of at least three officers, with regional tensions rising.

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Bandaragama Police Dismantle Drug Ring Connected to Notorious Trafficker.

May 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM

Seven individuals have been taken into custody in Bandaragama for operating a drug packaging facility linked to the underworld figure known as 'Dubai Sudda'.

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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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Legal Approval Granted for Interrogation of 'Dematagoda Chaminda' Regarding Ganemulla Sanjeewa Homicide.

May 5, 2026 at 8:07 AM

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

May 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM

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May 2, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Police Apprehend 22 Individuals Following Dangerous Motorcycle Stunts in Malabe.

Authorities in Kaduwela have taken 22 individuals into custody after they organized a reckless motorcycle stunt performance in Malabe, causing significant public inconvenience.

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Major Drug Bust in Madampitiya: Youth Apprehended with Narcotics and Cash.

May 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM

A 21-year-old man from Colombo 15 was arrested by the Walana Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Madampitiya for possessing significant quantities of Ice and heroin, along with suspected drug trafficking proceeds.

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Major Drug Bust in Madampitiya: Youth Apprehended with Narcotics and Cash

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Major Islamic Seminary in Kashmir Labeled Unlawful Under Anti-Terror Legislation.

April 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM

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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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Police Apprehend Driver Following Viral Reckless Driving Incident in Hinnatiyana.

April 24, 2026 at 2:42 PM

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Notorious Crime Figure 'Keselwatte Dinusha' Remanded by Colombo Court

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April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Notorious Crime Figure 'Keselwatte Dinusha' Remanded by Colombo Court.

An alleged underworld leader, Keselwatte Dinusha, has been remanded in custody until May 5 following his repatriation from India, where he had been evading authorities via an Interpol Red Notice.

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Justice Served: Long-Standing 2008 Police Murder Case Concludes with Death Sentence.

April 23, 2026 at 7:22 AM

The Balapitiya High Court has sentenced a man known as 'Kalutara Chooti' to death for the 2008 murder of a police constable during a raid in Baddegama, following an 18-year legal process.

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Justice Served: Long-Standing 2008 Police Murder Case Concludes with Death Sentence

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Police Operation Nets Drug Suspects and Large Narcotic Haul in Western Province.

April 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM

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Unidentified Gunmen Attack Residence in Midigama, Investigation Underway.

April 19, 2026 at 1:40 AM

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Wave of Violent Attacks Against Women Sparks Nationwide Concern and Police Crackdowns.

April 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM

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Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi Arrested Following Discovery of Military-Grade Ammunition

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April 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi Arrested Following Discovery of Military-Grade Ammunition.

Former Parliamentarian Chandana Kathriarachchi has been taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division after police discovered T56 ammunition and magazines at his Piliyandala residence.

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