COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 03 October 2026 – The Sri Lanka Police Media Division, in an important update issued on September 28, 2026, highlighted a series of significant law enforcement operations and unfortunate incidents from across the island. The report underscores the ongoing vigilance of police units against illicit substances and provides details on two tragic fatalities that occurred recently.
Illicit Liquor Operations Intensify Across the Island
In a continued crackdown on illegal alcohol distribution, police units conducted successful raids leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of substantial quantities of illicit liquor.
- Egoda Uyana Bust: On the afternoon of September 27, 2026, officers from the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Strike Force, acting on intelligence, raided the Lucky Sevenpura area within the Egoda Uyana Police Division. The operation resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old Egoda Uyana resident and the confiscation of 75 litres of illicit liquor, equivalent to 100 bottles. The suspect has been produced before the Egoda Uyana Police Station, which is conducting further investigations.
- Chilaw Raid: In the early hours of September 28, 2026, the Chilaw Police Station launched a raid in the Punchivilaththawa area, based on information received. This operation led to the apprehension of a 53-year-old resident of Punchivilaththawa, Chilaw, found in possession of 52 litres and 500 millilitres of illicit liquor (70 bottles). The Chilaw Police are proceeding with further inquiries into the matter.
Colombo District Crime Division Seizes ‘Ice’ Drug
The fight against dangerous narcotics saw another significant victory as the Colombo District Crime Division successfully intercepted a drug suspect.
- Grandpass ‘Ice’ Seizure: On the night of September 27, 2026, officers from the Colombo District Crime Division conducted a raid near the Muwadora Uyana Housing Complex in the Grandpass Police Division. Acting on received information, they arrested a 26-year-old male resident of Colombo 14. The suspect was found in possession of 31 grams and 350 milligrams of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine). The Colombo District Crime Division is undertaking further investigations into the drug trafficking operation.
Tragic Fatalities Reported Across Divisions
The police report also detailed two unfortunate incidents resulting in fatalities in different parts of the country.
- Wild Elephant Attack in Serunuwara: Investigations have been initiated by the Serunuwara Police following the death of an individual due to a wild elephant attack. The incident occurred in the early hours of September 27, 2026, in the Siridhuwa area within the Serunuwara Police Division. The deceased, a 47-year-old resident of Serunuwara, was attacked by the wild elephant while standing in front of his house. The Serunuwara Police are conducting further inquiries into the tragic event.
- Police Constable Dies in Meegoda Road Accident: On the morning of September 27, 2026, a fatal road accident was reported on the Godagama–Padukka Road in the Liyanwala area, within the Meegoda Police Division. A motorcycle travelling towards Godagama veered off the road and collided with a wall after the rider lost control. The injured rider was admitted to Homagama Hospital for treatment but tragically succumbed to his injuries while receiving care. The deceased was identified as a 54-year-old Police Constable, a resident of the Homagama area, who was serving at the Borella Police Station. The Meegoda Police are carrying out further investigations into the accident.
The Sri Lanka Police continue their relentless efforts to maintain law and order, combat crime, and ensure public safety across the nation.
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