Over 1,000 police officers removed from service over drug links, bribery and negligence

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said more than 1,000 police officers have been removed from service for offences including alleged links to drug...

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said more than 1,000 police officers have been removed from service for offences including alleged links to drug trafficking and organised criminal gangs, bribery and neglect of duty. He said investigations into complaints against police officers are being carried out swiftly.newsfirst

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newsfirst.lknewsfirst.lk/2026/07/05/over-1-000-police-officers-removed-from-service-over-drug-links-bribery-negligenceJuly 5, 2026Over 1,000 police officers removed from service over drug links, bribery and negligence

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