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Government Accelerates Pending Police Promotions and Recruitment Drive.

May 17, 2026 at 4:25 AM

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has announced the acceleration of long-stalled police promotions and a major recruitment drive of 10,000 new officers to address personnel shortages and institutional challenges.

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Government Accelerates Pending Police Promotions and Recruitment Drive

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Senior Police Officials Issue Formal Apology Over 2022 Galle Protest Crackdown.

Three senior police officers have issued an unconditional apology to lawyers before the Supreme Court regarding the disruption of a peaceful protest in Galle during the 2022 economic crisis, leading to the closure of the FR petition.

May 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM

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Government Evaluates Potential Consolidation of Sri Lanka Police Network.

May 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM

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Local News

Sri Lanka Police Launch Major Crackdown on Unsafe and Illicit Vehicle Modifications.

Sri Lanka Police have initiated a nationwide campaign to identify and penalize vehicles with unauthorized modifications, emphasizing that such alterations compromise road safety and public order.

May 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM

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May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM

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.

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United Kingdom

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

April 30, 2026 at 4:43 AM

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.

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Local News

Massive Police Crackdown at Dambulla Economic Centre Leads to 80 Arrests.

A targeted two-hour police operation at the Dambulla Economic Centre resulted in the arrest of 80 individuals for offenses ranging from drug possession to outstanding warrants.

April 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM

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Stricter Legislation to Combat Organized Crime Set for Implementation in Sri Lanka.

March 31, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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