More than 310,000 suspects have been arrested during the first year of the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national anti-drug operation, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Police.
The Police Media Division said a total of 310,200 suspects had been arrested during 310,984 raids conducted islandwide between October 30, 2025, and October 29, 2026.
During the one-year period, police seized 2,836 kg and 399 g of heroin, 3,553 kg and 348 g of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), and 302 kg and 262 g of cocaine, according to the report.
The operation was launched to curb drug trafficking and abuse through measures targeting drug supply and demand, expanding police operations, rehabilitating drug users, implementing prevention programmes and strengthening community involvement.
The report further states that 3,787 suspects had been issued detention orders, while investigations into the illegal assets of 450 suspects had been initiated.
A total of 2,622 individuals had also been referred for rehabilitation, the Police Media Division said. (Newswire)