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Former Colombo Crimes Division Director arrested

On: December 9, 2024

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Neville Silva, the former Director of the ColomboContinue Reading

New Police Spokesman appointed

On: December 3, 2024

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) K.B. Manathunga has been appointed as the new Police Media Spokesman and the Director ofContinue Reading

Police transfers : Female SSP to head CID

On: December 3, 2024

Several senior Police officers, including Deputy Inspector Generals (DIG), have been transferred. SSP H.W.I.S. Muthumala has been appointed as theContinue Reading

Police officer arrested over ‘air conditioner’ bribe

On: November 30, 2024

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Negombo Division Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading

New Police website offers key public services

On: November 28, 2024

Sri Lanka Police has updated its official website to accommodate key features to assist the public. The updated website www.police.lkContinue Reading

7 missing in Sri Lanka due to floods

On: November 27, 2024

Seven persons are reported missing due to floods in the Ampara District as a result of the inclement weather conditionsContinue Reading

Adverse weather : Hotlines to call in the event of disasters

On: November 27, 2024

A total of 207,582 persons from 59,629 families across 17 districts have been severely affected due to the inclement weatherContinue Reading

Cop injured in elevator collapse at Colombo apartment

On: November 12, 2024

A Police officer has sustained injuries after an elevator collapsed at an apartment complex in Colombo yesterday, it was reported.Continue Reading

Increase in social media scams : Alert from Govt

On: November 7, 2024

The public who have fallen victim to online financial scams through social media, such as WhatsApp, has been requested toContinue Reading

2000 deaths reported in road accidents during first 10 months of 2024

On: November 4, 2024

Nearly 2000 persons have been reported dead in road accidents reported during the first 10 months of 2024, Police SpokesmanContinue Reading

Public allowed to video Police officers on duty – Acting IGP

On: October 31, 2024

The public is permitted to video the actions of Police Officers while on duty, Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP)Continue Reading

“Public can video an incident” Minister condemns Police action

On: October 29, 2024

Minister of Public Security Vijitha Herath has condemned the actions of a Police officer against a civilian who had videoedContinue Reading

Notice for all Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka

On: October 24, 2024

Sri Lanka Police has introduced a special hotline for Israelis in distress or those needing to ensure their personal safety.Continue Reading

Two arrested over alleged threats to Israelis in Arugam Bay

On: October 24, 2024

Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion over the alleged threats to Israeli tourists in the Arugam Bay area inContinue Reading

Israel building in Arugam Bay : Police reveal more details on threat

On: October 23, 2024

The surge in Israeli tourists and the occupation of a building in the Arugam Bay area has prompted the USContinue Reading

Security of foreign tourists in Sri Lanka : Statement from Police