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

May 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM

A 41-year-old man from Peliyagoda was arrested in Kadawatha with over 1.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, marking a significant success for the Western Province North Crime Division.

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

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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.

May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM

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Senior Immigration IT Official Apprehended Over Multi-Million Rupee Software Fraud.

May 14, 2026 at 8:24 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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Sri Lanka Police Heighten Vigilance Against Foreign-Led Cybercrime Syndicates

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May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Sri Lanka Police Heighten Vigilance Against Foreign-Led Cybercrime Syndicates.

Sri Lankan authorities have issued an urgent alert to the public to report suspicious activities by foreign nationals following a wave of arrests involving cybercrime syndicates operating from residential areas in Colombo.

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Venerable Rajangane Saddharathana Thera Taken Into Police Custody.

May 8, 2026 at 4:31 AM

Venerable Rajangane Saddharathana Thera has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Division following allegations of insulting senior government and police officials via social media platforms.

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Police Capture 30 Escaped Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Cyber Scam Ring in Boralesgamuwa.

May 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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

May 6, 2026 at 10:48 AM

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Police Apprehend 120 Foreign Nationals in Rajagiriya Cybercrime Crackdown.

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested approximately 120 foreign nationals during a raid in Rajagiriya, uncovering evidence of illegal financial operations and suspected cybercrime activities.

May 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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May 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Digital Defenses Against Growing Cyber Threats.

Following a surge in cyber-enabled financial crimes and data breaches, Sri Lanka is prioritizing a national cybersecurity framework focused on government infrastructure, public sector training, and advanced monitoring systems.

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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama.

May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 37 Chinese nationals for operating an illegal online scam operation from a rented residence in Thalangama, with extensive digital equipment seized.

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Authorities Dismantle Sophisticated Illegal Online Scam Hub in Thalangama

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Five Students Taken into Custody Over AI-Generated Teacher Imagery.

Police in Maradankerni have apprehended five students for allegedly using AI to manipulate photos of 16 female teachers into inappropriate imagery and distributing them via WhatsApp.

April 30, 2026 at 11:17 AM

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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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US Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of 'Geofence' Location Warrants.

The US Supreme Court is evaluating the legality of 'geofence' warrants, where police demand mass location data from tech giants to identify suspects near crime scenes, sparking significant privacy concerns.

April 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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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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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam.

April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM

The Department for Registration of Persons has warned the public about a sophisticated scam where fraudsters are using fake mobile apps and spoofed hotline numbers to steal personal information under the guise of e-NIC registration.

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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam

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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Government Investigating Major Cyber Heist at External Resources Department.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance is investigating a cyber breach at the External Resources Department, where hackers allegedly diverted a significant foreign currency payment. Authorities have involved the CID, SL-CERT, and the Financial Intelligence Unit.

April 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Global Telecom Networks Exploited by Surveillance Firms to Track Mobile Locations.

April 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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Two Teldeniya Police Officers Taken into Custody Following Alleged Assault

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April 20, 2026 at 11:54 PM

Two Teldeniya Police Officers Taken into Custody Following Alleged Assault.

Two police constables from the Teldeniya Police Station have been arrested following an alleged assault on two residents in the Elamalpotha area, leaving both victims hospitalized with serious injuries.

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