Nationwide Anti-Drug Operation to Begin on October 30

COLOMBO (News 1st): Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that four key sectors will support the National Anti-Drug Operation, launched under the theme “Nation United – National Drive"

The Minister stated that the National Council On Drug Abuse, District Councils, Regional Councils, and Public Security Committees will work together to implement the program effectively.

The nationwide operation is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. on October 30 at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

According to the Police, operations conducted over the past year have resulted in the seizure of 1,482 kilograms and 820 grams of heroin, leading to the arrest of 59,243 suspects.

In addition, 2,542 kilograms and 454 grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) were seized, with 67,762 suspects taken into custody. Police further reported the confiscation of 582 kilograms and 136 grams of hashish, leading to 1,444 arrests.

During the same period, 14,434 kilograms and 468 grams of cannabis were seized, resulting in 59,482 arrests, while 32 kilograms and 642 grams of cocaine led to 86 arrests.

Police also noted that 2,921 suspects were arrested in connection with 39,617 narcotic pills and capsules recovered during the year’s operations.