# Law enforcement operations against foreign nationals in SriL

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/law-enforcement-operations-against-foreign-nationals-in-sril
> Updated: 2026-11-03T06:01:33.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Sri Lankan authorities have conducted several operations targeting foreign nationals in Colombo. In October, police arrested four foreign nationals in the Kollupitiya division following a drug trafficking operation at a hotel and supermarket complex. This operation resulted in the seizure of over 1 kilogram of cocaine, including additional narcotics found concealed within a female suspect.

In November, a raid in the Maradana area led to the arrest of 21 foreign nationals, including citizens from China, Bangladesh, and India. These individuals are alleged to have been residing in the country without valid visas or by overstaying their permitted duration of stay. This enforcement follows a trend of increased monitoring of foreign nationals, specifically regarding allegations of involvement in cyber scams.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Australia charges five in $235 million government fraud crackdown

Five people face charges in Australia following a nationwide crackdown on an alleged $235 million fraud scheme targeting federal agencies including the NDIS and Services Australia.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-authorities-arrest-21-foreign-nationals-in-colombo-raid

### 2026-10-17: Colombo police arrest four foreign nationals for cocaine trafficking

Four foreign nationals were arrested in Colombo for cocaine trafficking after authorities discovered drugs concealed inside their bodies during hospital examinations.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombo-police-arrest-four-foreign-nationals-for-cocaine-trafficking

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