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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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Sri Lanka Advances Legal Reforms to Accelerate Disposal of Confiscated Narcotics.

May 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM

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Three Suspects Apprehended Following Grisly Ambalantota Revenge Killing.

May 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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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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May 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Madiwela Man Apprehended with Significant Quantity of Narcotics.

Police in Madiwela have arrested a 26-year-old local resident following the discovery of over 4kg of illicit drugs, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine, during a targeted raid.

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Sri Lanka Intensifies Anti-Narcotics Drive Under 'Ratama Ekata' Initiative.

May 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for urgent legal reforms and expedited judicial processes to combat drug trafficking, as the 'Ratama Ekata' initiative reports an 80% surge in anti-narcotic raids.

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Sri Lanka Intensifies Anti-Narcotics Drive Under 'Ratama Ekata' Initiative

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Bandaragama Police Dismantle Drug Ring Connected to Notorious Trafficker.

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

May 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM

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President Dissanayake Orders Overhaul of Drug Control Laws to Boost Enforcement.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to accelerate legal reforms and narcotics disposal to combat the national drug crisis, following an 80% surge in anti-narcotic raids under the 'Ratama Ekata' initiative.

May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM

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Legal Proceedings Set for 22 Monks Following Major Narcotics Seizure.

May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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

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May 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM

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

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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Maldivian Authorities Raid Independent Newsroom Amid Controversial Presidential Allegations.

April 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Maldivian police have raided the offices of news outlet Adhadhu and imposed travel bans on its editors following a documentary alleging an affair involving President Mohamed Muizzu.

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Maldivian Authorities Raid Independent Newsroom Amid Controversial Presidential Allegations

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Over 300kg of Seized Narcotics Set for Destruction in Puttalam.

April 27, 2026 at 4:43 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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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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April 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Major Narcotic Pill Seizure in Pettah Leads to Four Arrests.

Sri Lankan police have apprehended four suspects in Pettah for distributing narcotics, seizing over 200,000 tablets valued at approximately Rs. 20 million along with cash proceeds.

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Major Drug Bust in Homagama: 12kg of Heroin Seized.

April 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM

Western Province North Crimes Division officers have arrested a suspect in Homagama with 12kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs. 120 million, linked to an international trafficking network.

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Police Apprehend Two Key Accomplices of Drug Kingpin 'Panadura Kudu Salindu'.

April 21, 2026 at 7:42 AM

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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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Suspect Apprehended Following Drugging and High-Value Theft on Public Transport.

April 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM

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Major Illegal Cannabis Farm Uncovered in Udawalawe Reserve

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April 13, 2026 at 4:26 AM

Major Illegal Cannabis Farm Uncovered in Udawalawe Reserve.

Sri Lankan authorities have dismantled a significant illegal cannabis cultivation operation spanning three acres inside the Udawalawe Reserve, recovering over 155,000 plants.

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