Officers from the Police Narcotic Bureau opened fire on a group of suspects attempting to escape in a car in front of a shopping mall in Negombo.
The incident occurred as the suspects tried to evade the authorities.
Following the shooting, police successfully apprehended two suspects. Investigations into the incident and the suspects' activities are currently underway.
Latest News
Oscar-winning Flow producer boards Insectarium
Local
22 June 2026
Guiby the Super Baby lands global TV5Monde+ deal
Local
22 June 2026
Animated hit Ballerina gets sequel and TV series
Local
22 June 2026
Chimney Town sequel secures international distribution deals
Local
22 June 2026
Tea Exports up in May despite FOB value dip; Türkiye tops importers list
Local
22 June 2026
Red alert issued as extreme heat grips parts of England and Wales
Local
22 June 2026
Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors
Local
22 June 2026
Embilipitiya Stores Tool & Ceramic Manufacturing awarded ISO 9001:2015
Local
22 June 2026
Lakmal Gunarathne heads CEMBA/CEMPA Alumni, AGM dedicated to late Snr. Prof. Nalin Abesekara
Local
22 June 2026
Further hearing of case against former minister Lakshman Yapa on 30 July
Local
22 June 2026