Military & Police Op to crack down on drugs

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The three armed forces and Sri Lana Police have launched a joint program to crack down on drugs in Sri Lanka, said Navy Commander  Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera in an Exclusive with News 1st.

"There is a network operating in Sri Lanka in relation to drugs, that also involves fishing boats as well," he said.

According to the Navy Commander drug shipments often reach Sri Lanka's maritime border and then transfer the haul into a Sri Lankan boat. 

"It's like a game of cops and robbers," remarked the Navy Commander.

He said that it is impossible to say the drug menace will be eradicated 100%, as what authorities see is just the tip of the iceberg.