COLOMBO : The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives is pleased to announce the commencement of an eight-week Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training programme for 36 officers of the Maldives Police Service, to be conducted by the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force (STF) in Sri Lanka from 2 November to 31 December 2026.
The specialised training programme which was resumed after a 13 year gap is designed to enhance the officers’ tactical competencies, operational capabilities and knowledge in law enforcement. Through the expertise and experience of the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force, the programme will provide the participating officers with valuable knowledge and practical skills to further strengthen their operational readiness.
This initiative reflects the longstanding friendship and close cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, particularly in the field security sector capacity-building. It also underscores Sri Lanka’s continued commitment to supporting the professional development of the Maldives Police Service through specialised training and knowledge-sharing.
A ceremony was held on 29 October 2026 ahead of the departure of officers to Sri Lanka with the attendance of High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives Mohamed Rizvi Hassen, Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed, Deputy Commissioner of Police Farhad Fikry, and other senior officials of the Maldives Police Service.
Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner highlighted the STFโs experience and expertise in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) operations as one Sri Lankanโs leading law enforcement entities. The High Commissioner also expressed appreciation to the Sri Lankan authorities, particularly the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, and the Acting Commandant of the Special Task Force (STF), Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr. Roy Sumanawardena, for their commitment and dedicated efforts in facilitating the resumption of the training programme. The High Commissioner further wished the 36 participating officers a successful and rewarding training programme
