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Associate of 'Homagama Gagana' arrested with 12kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A suspect was arrested in Homagama yesterday (24) by the Western Province North Crimes Division while in possession of 12 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of ... Read More


'Sagarika' train successfully re-railed; full restoration work ongoing

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The 'Sagarika' train, which derailed near the Wadduwa Railway Station yesterday, has been successfully re-railed, said Ada Derana reporter. The train has since been moved to th... Read More


Russian-made firearm, ammunition found buried in Karandeniya Raju's garden

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 9mm Russian-made pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition were discovered buried in the garden of the residence of "Karandeniye Raju," the brother of organised criminal "Karandeniye... Read More


Photographer arrested with over 2.5kg 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of 2,505 grams of 'Kush' cannabis, estimated to be valued at approxim... Read More


Expert raises concerns over Finance Ministry's cybersecurity measures after BEC attack

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Cybersecurity expert Asela Waidyalankara states that technical measures are available to prevent incidents such as hackers gaining access to funds, as seen in the reported cyber... Read More


Father killed in dispute with son in Athirahapitiya

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering his father by attacking him with a sharp weapon. The murder was committed yesterday (24) morning in the Athirahapitiya area... Read More


'Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace' enters fourth day

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The fourth day of the 'Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace' is scheduled to commence today (25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. The special spiritual procession wi... Read More


126 drunk drivers arrested during special police operation

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A total of 20 individuals directly linked to criminal activities have been identified and arrested under the 'Nation United - National Drive' campaign aimed at eradicating narco... Read More


US freezes US$344 million in Iran-linked crypto assets

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The United States has frozen US$344 million in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday (Apr 24), as Washington seeks to raise pr... Read More


Scam Alert: Public warned of new digital scam involving malicious APK files

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced that it successfully identified information regarding a new digital scam targeting bank accounts. Issuing a statement, the Police Headquarters n... Read More