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Drugs

Special drug prevention programme launched targeting Sri Lanka’s tourism industry

2026-11-06
On: November 6, 2026

By Newswire Editorial The Rehabilitation Bureau has launched a special drug prevention and awareness programme targeting Sri Lanka’s tourism andContinue Reading

Over 11,000 individuals aged 21 and below arrested over drug trafficking: President

2026-11-05
On: November 5, 2026

By Newswire Editorial  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has revealed that a total of 11,970 individuals aged 21 and below wereContinue Reading

Update : Over 189kg of narcotics worth Rs. 4.2 billion seized from fishing trawler

2026-11-05
On: November 5, 2026

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed the recovery of over 189 kilograms of narcotics, including ICE andContinue Reading

Over 14 kg of heroin and ICE seized in Pooneryn

2026-11-03
On: November 3, 2026

Police have recovered over 14 kilograms of heroin and ICE narcotics abandoned by suspects who fled a police roadblock inContinue Reading

20 new drug addicts every day in Sri Lanka, warns former SDIG Ajith Rohana

2026-11-02
On: November 2, 2026

Former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Ajith Rohana has warned that approximately 20 people are becoming addicted toContinue Reading

68 Interpol Red Notice suspects brought back to Sri Lanka, 112 more identified overseas

2026-10-30
On: October 30, 2026

A total of 68 suspects wanted under Interpol Red Notices have been brought back to Sri Lanka, while a furtherContinue Reading

Police to step up security at 24 Colombo apartment complexes amid drug trafficking concerns

2026-10-02
On: October 2, 2026

Sri Lanka Police, in collaboration with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has decided to strengthen security measures at 24 apartmentContinue Reading

Five Pakistanis held as India seizes 526kg of drugs from Iranian Dhow

2026-09-30
On: September 30, 2026

The Indian Coast Guard has seized 526 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine valued at more than ₹3,000 crore from anContinue Reading

Rs. 125 Million worth of assets frozen linked to narcotics trade

2026-09-18
On: September 18, 2026

The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has taken action to freeze properties and vehicles worth over Rs. 125 million, allegedlyContinue Reading

Public urged to report reckless bus drivers via Police WhatsApp hotline

2026-09-15
On: September 15, 2026

The Sri Lanka Police have called on the public to actively assist in curbing serious road accidents by reporting recklessContinue Reading

Two Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with Rs. 53 Million worth of Kush

2026-09-09
On: September 9, 2026

Two Sri Lankan businesswomen were arrested this morning at the Katunayake Airport while attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘Kush’Continue Reading

ICE narcotics found in bags of road accident victims

2026-09-07
On: September 7, 2026

Police in Kotadeniyawa uncovered 350 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in the travel bags of two men injured in aContinue Reading

US–Sri Lanka operation disrupts Pakistan drug network

2026-09-02
On: September 2, 2026

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka says a joint counternarcotics operation has disrupted a Pakistan‑based trafficking network attempting to moveContinue Reading

Police seize suspected ICE narcotics shipment at Colombo Port

2026-08-31
On: August 31, 2026

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has uncovered a large stock of narcotics inside a container at the Colombo Port.Continue Reading

32‑year‑old arrested with over 02 kilos of drugs and cash

2026-08-31
On: August 31, 2026

A 32‑year‑old man from Pannipitiya has been taken into custody while transporting over 02 kilos of narcotics in a motorContinue Reading

Only 1,506 of 4,962 drug-offence inmates under rehabilitation: Parliament Committee

2026-08-10
On: August 10, 2026

Only 1,506 of the 4,962 inmates convicted by courts for drug-related offences are currently receiving rehabilitation programmes, the Department ofContinue Reading

Horana tuition center owner arrested with drugs

2026-07-27
On: July 27, 2026

The owner of a leading private tuition class center in Horana has been arrested with 15.250 grams of ICE narcoticsContinue Reading

Suspect arrested in Unawatuna with Rs. 7 Mn worth of narcotics

2026-07-20
On: July 20, 2026

A major drug bust was carried out last afternoon (19) in the tourist zone of Yaddehimulla, Unawatuna, where the HabaraduwaContinue Reading

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