COLOMBO(News 1st); A prison jailer has been arrested in the Kalutara area on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking.The suspect, a second-class jailer and resident of Waskaduwa, was apprehended during a raid conducted by the Kalutara North Police.According to police, the arrest was made based ...

COLOMBO (News 1st):An individual with Hashish narcotic in his possession was arrested by Sri Lanka police in Hirana, Panadura.The stock of Hashish in his possession was valued at over Rs. 8 million.Police said the arrest was made following a tip-off received by the Hirana Police.According to Police,...

COLOMBO (News 1st): A woman was killed and six others were injured in an accident that occurred early this morning on the Southern Expressway.Police said the incident took place between the Gelanigama and Kahathuduwa interchanges, when a van traveling from Galle towards Kadawatha collided with the r...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the targeted shooting of a former prison superintendent near the Bolgoda Bridge, close to the Thunbodhiya junction in Bandaragama.The arrest was made by officers from the Kalutara Crimes Division, who tracked down the suspect i...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect who assaulted and injured a police officer during a protest in close to the Fort Magistrate's Court on the 26th of August 2025 has been arrested in Kalutara.The suspect is a member of the Kalutara Municipal Council.During the protest, which was held in support of former...