January 20, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Police have conveyed their appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates and its law enforcement agencies for their role in facilitating the return of three wanted individuals to Sri Lanka on January 15.
In a statement issued by the Police Media Division, authorities said the deportations were the result of close coordination and effective cooperation between Sri Lankan investigators and their counterparts in the UAE.
The operation was described as another example of the strong working relationship between the two countries in tackling cross-border crime.
Police noted that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment by Sri Lanka and the UAE to uphold the rule of law and strengthen regional as well as international security efforts. They also highlighted the UAE’s continued assistance in recent years, pointing out that a total of eleven suspects sought by Sri Lankan authorities were deported from the UAE during 2024 and 2025.
Commending the professionalism and efficiency shown by UAE officials throughout these operations, Sri Lanka Police said such support has been instrumental in bringing suspects back to face legal proceedings.
The police force added that it looks forward to further deepening cooperation with the UAE as part of ongoing efforts to combat transnational crime and safeguard public security.
