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Acting IGP Appointed as President of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association.

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The appointment of Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya as the Acting President of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association took place on June 19, 2025, at the Police Headquarters. This appointment was made by the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association. Coinciding with this occasion, the first day cover, commemorative coin, commemorative gift, and medal issued for the 50th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association were also presented to the Acting Inspector General of Police. The event was attended by the Secretary-General of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association, Woman Chief Police Inspector Sunethra Senavirathna, Vice Presidents (Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Nuwan Wedasingha, Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Gamini Karunathilaka, and Retired Superintendent of Police Norton de Silva), and a group of senior police officers.

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Acting IGP Appointed as President of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association

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The appointment of Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya as the Acting President of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association took place on June 19, 2025, at the Police Headquarters. This appointment was made by the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association. Coinciding with this occasion, the first day cover, commemorative coin, commemorative gift, and medal issued for the 50th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association were also presented to the Acting Inspector General of Police. The event was attended by the Secretary-General of the Sri Lanka Branch of the International Police Association, Woman Chief Police Inspector Sunethra Senavirathna, Vice Presidents (Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Nuwan Wedasingha, Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Gamini Karunathilaka, and Retired Superintendent of Police Norton de Silva), and a group of senior police officers.

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Police seized 4kg and 112g of ICE IN Pettah

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On 2025.06.16 Officer on a motorcycle patrol chased the car, stopped it at Reclamation Road, Pettah, and inspected the vehicle. At that time, the driver of the car had ran off from the vehicle and police had taken 4 kg and 112 g of ice stored in 4 plastic boxes inside the car in to custody.Police is conducting further investigations.

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A Person Wanted.

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If you have any information regarding the suspect in the photo below, please contact the following telephone numbers immediately.Telephone numbers ☎️Assistant Superintendent of Police Operations Colombo District Crime Division – 071 – 8591807OIC / Colombo Crime Division – 071 – 8591735OIC / Unit 04 Colombo Crime Division – 071 – 8596506 RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

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Two suspects

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The Homicides & Organized Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department is conducting investigations related to a crime that took place in the Southern Province. They are actively pursuing further investigations to apprehend two suspects connected to this crime. The facial recognition photos of the two individuals are provided below, and if you know of their whereabouts or possess any information that may assist in their arrest, please contact the following numbers immediately. Telephone Numbers- Assistant Superintendent of Police, Homicides & Organized Crime Investigation Division—0718592867 Officer in Charge, Homicides & Organized Crime Investigation Division—0741357642 RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

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“Let us embrace the company of good friends” – 2025 Police Bhakthi Geetha”

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Sri Lanka Police frequently organize various programmes with the aim of changing the attitude that should be instilled in the minds of the public in accordance with the religious practices in order to build a society free from crimes. One of the main measures taken to peruse such goals is to perform the annual Bhakthi Geetha ceramony at the premises of Police Headquarters and to live broadcast it via social media during the month of Vesak, commemorating the great birth of Lord Buddha. Having passed the message that we should avoid the temptation of corruption through good company to the society, under the theme of ” Let us embrace the company of good friends”, Police Bhakthi Geetha – 2025 was held at the Police Headquarters premises in the evening of 17.05.2025. The Venerable Sangha, and the Hon.e Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Hon. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananda Wijeyapala and the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasuriya (Attorney-at-Law) and other senior officers had participated in the event. On the face of the great and excellent contributions of singing, playing and performing of Sri Lanka Police Cultural Division and the Western Band provided, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Acting Inspector General of Police, renowned and popular artists and police officers who have the capability of singing had performed and entertained the gathering with their singing. Many parties, including Police Media Division, Police Information Technology Division, Police Criminal Records Division, and Communications Division have collaborated for the success of the ceremony. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

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Police Seek Public Assistance to arrest a suspect

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On 28.12.2024, a group of people who arrived in a car in the Liyanagemulla area of Seeduwa opened fire at three residents of the area with a T-56 firearm, having killed two people and hospitalized one with injuries. The Seeduwa Police Station is currently carrying out investigations to apprehend the suspect depicted in the photo below, who is believed to be involved in this crime and has fled the area where he resides. If you are aware of this suspect’s whereabouts or possess any information that could assist in his arrest, please contact the following telephone numbers immediately. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

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Three individuals and 376 g and 440 mg of ice were arrested through an investigation carried out by uncovering information about a drug (ice) trafficking network

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The officers of the Colombo Central Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested an individual in possession of 222g and 330 mg of ice near the B.C.C. Bridge in Maradana on the night of 22.04.2025 and have produced him to the Maradana Police Station. The respective suspect was arrested based on information disclosed by another suspect who was under interrogation and detained at this bureau under a detention order. According to the information uncovered by the respective suspect, two additional individuals were arrested in possession of 109 g and 240 mg of ice as well as 44g and 870 mg of ice, respectively, in the Kotahena Police area and have been brought to the Maradana Police Station. Further investigations have been carried out by the Colombo Central Division Criminal Investigation Bureau regarding these three suspects who are between the ages of 25 and 30.   

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Rewards to officers who performed their duties with distinction in the Colombo

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The ceremony, which honored police officers who demonstrated exceptional skills in solving crimes while on duty in the Colombo and made commendable contributions to police duties, was presided over by the Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmaratne with the participation of the DIG in charge of the Colombo District, Mr. Ujith Liyanage. The event was held on the morning of 11th April 2025 at the auditorium of the Colombo DIG’s office. An amount of Rs. 19,500,000/= has been allocated from the IGP’s Reward Fund for officers attached to 27 police stations in the Colombo North, Colombo Central and Colombo South divisions, and 74 officers were symbolically presented with prize money on 11.04.2025.  Inspector grade officers, Police Sergeants, Women Police Sergeants, Police Constables, Women Police Constables, Police Sergeant Drivers and Police Constable Drivers were eligible for this reward. Colombo Central Division Senior Superintendent of Police Sugath Galagamage, Colombo North Division Senior Superintendent of Police Buddhika Samarapala, Colombo South Division Senior Superintendent of Police Lucian Suriya Bandara and many other police officers participated in this event. 

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