Sri Lanka Police have made special security arrangements during the festive season
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Police Seva Vanitha Unit Provides Relief to Distressed Schoolchildren
Under a concept initiated by the Chairperson of the Police Seva Vanitha Unit, Attorney at Law Mrs. Nilmini Neeta Samaratunga. The unit is successfully implementing a series of programs aimed at identifying underprivileged schools across the island and providing essential assistance to needy students. In view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting the country, another such program was conducted on 15 December 2025 under the patronage of Attorney at Law Mrs. Nilmini Neeta Samaratunga, covering the police divisions of Ridimaliyadda, Arawa, and Kandaketiya. During this initiative, arrangements were made to distribute dry rations, drinking water, essential household items, and a collection of school textbooks and educational equipment to 555 schoolchildren residing in several designated safe centers. The “Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda Memorial Trust”, led by President’s Counsel Mr. Yasantha Kodagoda, extended generous support to ensure the successful fulfillment of this humanitarian mission. The program was carried out with the participation and support of Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Badulla District, Mr. Laksiri Wijesena; Senior Superintendent of Police for the Badulla Division, Mr. Jagath Rohana; Officer-in-Charge of the Police Seva Vanitha Unit, Women Chief Inspector Mrs. Padmini Jayaweera; Officer-in-Charge of Kandaketiya Police, Inspector of Police Mr. Deepal Jayathunga; Officer-in-Charge of Arawa Police, Inspector of Police Mr. Saman Kumara along with officers from the Police Seva Vanitha Unit and the Kandaketiya and Arawa Police Stations.
Lakvindu Preschool Holds 2025 Annual Show in Grand Manner
Lakvindu Preschool, a commendable pre-school open to the public, successfully held its 2025 Annual Concert on the morning of 12 December 2025 at the Borella Gotami Mawatha Community Hall. Lakvindu Preschool is operated free of charge by the Community Police Division for children who grow up without proper parental care or who are unable to access early childhood development centres with adequate facilities. The event was held in a colourful and grand manner, showcasing the talents and enthusiasm of the young children. Established in 2009 as a community service initiative, Lakvindu Preschool is staffed by four qualified officers from the Community Police Division, including Women Police Inspector Deepika Niladhari, who are dedicated to teaching and caring for the children. Providing education and guidance to children, regardless of the environment in which they grow up, is an investment in the hopeful future of the motherland. In support of this valuable community service, the Police Family Welfare Association, the Junior Police Officers Association, and the Police Buddhist Association continuously provide clothing, as well as daily breakfast and lunch, free of charge to the children attending Lakvindu Preschool. The parents and guardians of the children have expressed their appreciation for this meaningful service. With the collective support of these organizations, it was a joyful occasion to witness this year’s group of 35 children presenting an entertaining and memorable variety show, providing them with a new and enriching experience at the end of the year. The programme was conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Community Police and Environmental Protection Division, R.A.R.N. Rajapaksa. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Deputy Director of the Community Police Division, Assistant Superintendent of Police A.S.S.A. Jayathilaka; Officer-in-Charge of the Community Police Division, Chief Inspector Manoj Samarasekara; Officer-in-Charge of the Project Division, Chief Inspector Suminda Rajapaksa; along with other invitees. During the event, prizes and gifts were distributed among the children. The Director of the Community Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police D.K. Priyantha, presided over the programme and extended financial assistance. Additional financial support was provided by the Bank of Ceylon, and two women police officers from the same staff also participated in the event. Lakvindu Preschool, located at the Borella Gotami Mawatha Community Hall, is open five days a week and admits pre-school-aged children from any area who are not receiving proper care or have limited access to facilities, upon recommendation from the respective Grama Niladhari.
The use of Rs. 376,230,877, USD 544.66 of money and property of an arrested suspect is prohibited.
Following an investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, a 39-year-old drug trafficker residing in Ibbagamuwa, has been ordered to freeze the following properties and assets purchased with the proceeds of drug trafficking for a period of 7 days from 10.12.2025. A cab worth Rs. 5,400,000/=, a van worth Rs. 14,500,000/=, a personal bank account in Kurunegala with Rs. 4,566,805.30 deposited, a personal bank account in Kurunegala with Rs. 35,956,514.66 deposited, a personal bank account in Ibbagamuwa with Rs. 12,623,628.81 deposited, a personal bank account in Kurunegala with Rs. 19,883,810.23 deposited, a personal bank account in Kurunegala with Rs. 118.31 deposited, a personal bank account in Kurunegala with US$ 544.66 deposited (foreign currency) are the properties and assets. The Investigation Division has conducted an investigation based on the complaint filed by the Police Narcotics Bureau. Earlier, when the Police Narcotics Bureau arrested the suspect and produced him before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court, the amount of Rs. 283,300,000/= (Twenty-eight crores thirty-three lakhs) illegally acquired by the suspect was taken into custody by the court and deposited in the court account. Accordingly, the total amount is Rs. 376,230,877.31 (Thirty-seven crores sixty-two lakhs thirty thousand eight hundred seventy-seven hundred thirty-three). The Investigation Division is conducting investigations under the instructions and direct supervision of the Inspector General of Police to deactivate all such illegally acquired assets and properties.
Assets Worth Over Rs. 180 Million Linked to Drug Trafficker Frozen Under Money Laundering Act.
Based on a complaint filed by the Police Narcotics Bureau, the Illegal Assets Investigation Division has launched an investigation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into properties and assets allegedly acquired by a 52-year-old drug trafficker residing in the Hambegamuwa area of Thanamalwila. Investigations revealed that the suspect has a history of criminal activity related to drug possession and drug trafficking. He has previously been arrested by several police stations across the island and produced before the Honorable Courts in connection with these offences. During the course of the assets investigation, it was uncovered that the suspect had acquired a number of properties using money earned through illegal activities and had registered these assets in the name of his wife. Accordingly, the Embilipitiya and Tangalle High Courts have issued orders under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to freeze these properties. The said orders have been extended for a further period of seven days with effect from 11 December 2025. The frozen properties and assets are as follows: I. A pharmacy located in the Embilipitiya area, valued at approximately Rs. 30 million. II. A 39.5-perch land and a hotel in the Embilipitiya area, valued at approximately Rs. 70 million. III. A land and a building with two shops located in the Middeniya area, valued at approximately Rs. 15 million. IV. A land and a building with a shop in Middeniya, valued at approximately Rs. 7.5 million. V. Another land and a building with a shop in Middeniya, valued at approximately Rs. 7.5 million. VI. A 25-perch land and a two-storey house in Keerawela Katuwa, Embilipitiya, valued at approximately Rs. 35 million. VII. A land and a two-storey building with a shop located on Panamura Road, Middeniya, valued at approximately Rs. 15 million. The total value of the frozen properties exceeds Rs. 180 million. The Illegal Assets Investigation Division is continuing the necessary legal procedures to take possession of these illegally acquired properties and assets. Further investigations are also underway to identify and freeze any additional assets obtained through unlawful means, under the instructions and direct supervision of the Inspector General of Police.
Five suspects arrested for planning revenge for murder
Five suspects who acted as members of an unlawful assembly by premeditating, conspiring and aiding and abetting the murder of a person have been arrested in the Ratmalana area of the Dehiwala Police Division on the morning of 10.12.2025. The arrests were made based on information received by the Western Province Southern District Crime Division. It has been revealed that the murder was planned to be carried out as revenge for the crime of killing a person and seriously injuring another person by shooting them with a firearm near a playground in the Wanarathana Road area of the Dehiwala Police Division on 06.12.2025. The five suspects are aged between 22 and 36 years and are residents of Pankulama, Ratmalana, Boralesgamuwa and Moratuwa areas. The suspect, a resident of Pankulama, was arrested and found in possession of 15 grams of heroin. He was the shooter in the crime of shooting and killing a resident of Badowita area in Mount Lavinia Police Division on 19.01.2025 and is currently facing trial at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with that crime. Furthermore, based on information revealed by the suspects, a motorcycle that was prepared to be used to commit the crime has also been recovered. According to the registration of the number plate attached to the motorcycle, it has been revealed that it is the number of a motorcycle that was stolen in the Homagama Police Division. The suspects will be produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today, 11.12.2025, and the Western Province Southern District Crime Division is conducting further investigations.
A suspect who aided and abetted organized criminals arrested with live ammunition and cash
On the night of 09.12.2025, officers of the Commercial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department arrested a suspect and a suspect for having contacts with organised criminals, possessing ammunition, transferring money belonging to organised criminals into bank accounts and aiding and abetting organized criminals. The suspect is a 32-year-old resident of Meegoda and the suspect is a 25-year-old resident of Embilipitiya. During a search of the room of a lodge in Colombo 10 where the suspect and suspect were temporarily staying, 15 9 mm live cartridges were found hidden in a laptop bag belonging to the suspect, and upon the suspect’s statement, a house in the Thunkama area of the Kuttigala Police Division was searched and a sum of Rs. 1,534,000/=, suspected to have been earned through drug trafficking or organized crime, was found hidden in a cupboard in the house. It has also been revealed that the suspect and suspect are relatives of an organised criminal currently detained at the Western Province North Crime Division on detention orders and the Criminal Investigation Department is holding them under 72-hour detention orders and conducting further investigations.
Two suspects
The two people shown in the photo are two suspects wanted on suspicion of a person’s disappearance. It has been revealed that the missing person, a resident of the Sedawatta Keerakotuwa area in the Grandpass Police Division, had held a party with these two suspects on 11.10.2025. Since the two suspects have not been in their area of residence since that day, the Grandpass Police have informed that these suspects need to be arrested to uncover facts about the person who has been reported missing. (1) Ratnaweera Patabendige Priyantha Kumara(2) Warnakulasuriya Malan Indrajith Fernando A resident of Mirison Kotuwa area, Lunuwila, South. OIC, Grandpass – 071 5891575Police Station, Grandpass – 011 2421414
Clarification Issued Regarding Viral Video on Mandaramnuwara Incident
A video clip currently circulating on social media alleges that a tense situation arose during the distribution of disaster-relief supplies in the Mandaramnuwara area, claiming that residents were protesting against the Mandaramnuwara Police. Following instructions from the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Mandaramnuwara Police, a report was obtained regarding the incident. Based on the findings, the following clarification has been issued. Due to the recent sudden disaster situation in the country, several areas under the Mandaramnuwara Police Division were affected by landslides. Residents of these areas have been relocated to safe camps. As road access to certain locations remains obstructed, relief items intended for affected families were transported by air. These supplies were received by the respective Grama Niladharis and distributed accordingly. The Mandaramnuwara OIC has further reported that police officers were deployed solely to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the public during the landing, and that they did not engage in the distribution of relief goods. On 07 December 2025, a group of approximately 150 to 200 people from around 50 families living near the Mandaramnuwara Police Station prevented the Grama Niladharis from accepting the air-delivered relief items. Instead, the items were stored temporarily at a school. Police officers acted to maintain public order, and the OIC immediately informed the Divisional Secretary of the situation. During this time, police officers took steps to control the gathering and ensure the safe evacuation of the government officials present. It has been reported that several individuals at the scene filmed the events while shouting in a manner hostile to the police, and later released the footage on social media. The Grama Niladhari Office and the Mandaramnuwara Police Station are located on the same premises in front of a tea factory. The OIC confirmed that the group involved in the commotion did not at any point enter the police station. However, because both offices share the same land, videos taken from certain angles may misleadingly suggest that the police station was surrounded or raided by the public. It is regrettable that such content has created a false impression regarding the conduct of the Sri Lanka Police, who have been working tirelessly day and night to safeguard the lives and property of the public during this unexpected national disaster. Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Police wishes to present this clarification to ensure the public is accurately informed about the incident.
Government Alerts Public on Ongoing Hazards and Enforces Emergency Regulations Against False Information
Even though heavy rains have subsided, authorities warn that mountainous regions of the country remain at high risk of flooding and landslides. Residents living in areas where red landslide warnings have been issued are advised to stay on high alert, and relocation should be carried out according to official instructions. In recent days, at the height of the disaster, several instances of false propaganda were observed circulating on social media, creating unnecessary panic and fear among affected communities. Authorities note that such misinformation has caused additional distress during an already dangerous period. The public is urged to refrain from sharing unverified information or content intended to provoke unrest. The Emergency (Special Provisions and Powers) Regulations No. 01 of 2025, issued under Extraordinary Gazette No. 2464/32 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka dated 29.11.2025, stipulate that any rumor or false statement likely to alarm or disturb the public regarding the state of emergency, whether communicated orally, through information and communication technology, automated systems, artificial intelligence, or via written, electronic, digital, or any other form of media constitutes an offence. The Gazette authorizes police officers and members of the armed forces to investigate such offences. If an arrest is made by a member of the armed forces, the suspect must be handed over to a police station within twenty-four hours. In cases where a police officer makes an arrest, it must be reported to the Superintendent of Police of the division; if an armed forces member makes the arrest, it must be reported to the relevant Area Commanding Officer. Authorities further emphasize that the dissemination of incorrect information could hinder the distribution of relief to affected populations. The public is therefore urged to share only accurate and verified data. press conference (Video)