53,000 prescription drug capsules seized in Mannar
2024-02-29
A stock of 53,000 Pregabalin capsules that were concealed in the shrubs at the Iluppukadawai lagoon in Mannar was discoveredContinue Reading
Father kills drug addict son
2024-02-19
A 60-year-old man has been apprehended over the murder of his 30-year-old son in the Nelliya area in Welgaala, KumbukgetiyaContinue Reading
Over Rs. 50 million illegal assets : Suspect arrested
2024-02-16
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assets acquired illegally using money from drug-related operations in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Vehicles & properties worth Rs. 106 Mn seized
2024-01-08
Another 955 suspects have been apprehended in the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ carried out by the Police Special Task ForceContinue Reading
Navy seizes trawler with 300 kilos of narcotics
2024-01-05
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 300 kilos of narcotics, including ICE and heroin, from a fishing trawler during aContinue Reading
343 suspects arrested in naval operations in 2023
2024-01-03
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 343 persons, both local and foreign, involved in a wide array of illegal actsContinue Reading
How do some seized drugs become flour during testing?
2023-12-28
Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has acknowledged security issues pertaining to seized narcotics after some seized drugs had been identifiedContinue Reading
Operation Yukthiya : Over 2000 arrested
2023-12-18
Over 2000 suspects have been apprehended during an islandwide special operation conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) andContinue Reading
Police introduce new hotlines for drug-related information
2023-12-15
Sri Lanka Police has introduced new hotlines for the public to provide information concerning narcotics. Accordingly, the Police have releasedContinue Reading
Overseas packages with narcotics worth Rs. 60 Mn seized
2023-12-07
Seven (07) parcels containing various types of narcotics worth Rs. 60 million have been discovered at a courier cargo terminalContinue Reading
Govt working on new Anti-Narcotic Command to curb drugs & weapons trafficking
2023-10-24
The government has announced the establishment of an ‘Anti-Narcotic Command’ to combat the influx of drugs and possible weapons traffickingContinue Reading
Navy seizes large drug haul worth over Rs. 94 Mn
2023-10-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large haul of drugs worth over Rs. 94 million in the beach areaContinue Reading
Parliament Committee discusses measures taken to control drug menace in SL
2023-08-21
The measures taken to control the drug menace in Sri Lanka were discussed at the Select Committee of Parliament appointedContinue Reading
Notice for drivers : Special Islandwide Police Operation from August
2023-06-20
An islandwide special Police operation is to be launched from August 01 to apprehend persons driving under the influence ofContinue Reading
Navy seizes heroin worth over Rs. 3593 mn
2023-04-17
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a fishing trawler carrying over 179 kilos of heroin with a street value ofContinue Reading
Police arrests : Shocking revelation from Justice Minister
2023-03-17
Certain Police stations are violating laws pertaining to the possession of narcotics, Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said. Addressing theContinue Reading