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Massive Drug Bust in Dematagoda and Return of Fugitives from Dubai.

May 23, 2026 at 7:03 AM

Police discovered a significant stash of ICE and cannabis in a Dematagoda residence, while 21 high-profile suspects, including notorious criminals, were deported from Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka.

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Massive Drug Bust in Dematagoda and Return of Fugitives from Dubai

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Major Drug Bust at BIA: Over Rs. 140 Million Worth of Kush Seized from Bangkok Arrival.

Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport intercepted two passengers from Bangkok attempting to smuggle 14.5kg of Kush, valued at Rs. 140 million, concealed in their luggage.

May 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM

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Indian National Apprehended at Bandaranaike Airport for Large-Scale Cocaine Smuggling.

A 60-year-old Indian geologist was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2kg of cocaine, valued at Rs. 108 million, concealed in his luggage.

May 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM

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US Sees Third Consecutive Annual Decline in Drug Overdose Fatalities.

May 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM

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May 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Madiwela Man Apprehended with Significant Quantity of Narcotics.

Police in Madiwela have arrested a 26-year-old local resident following the discovery of over 4kg of illicit drugs, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine, during a targeted raid.

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President Dissanayake Orders Overhaul of Drug Control Laws to Boost Enforcement.

May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to accelerate legal reforms and narcotics disposal to combat the national drug crisis, following an 80% surge in anti-narcotic raids under the 'Ratama Ekata' initiative.

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Legal Proceedings Set for 22 Monks Following Major Narcotics Seizure.

May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Major Drug Bust in Madampitiya: Youth Apprehended with Narcotics and Cash.

May 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM

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Over 300kg of Seized Narcotics Set for Destruction in Puttalam.

April 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM

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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust

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April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

Police have taken six individuals into custody following raids in Rathmalana and Imbulgoda, seizing over 91 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine and counterfeit currency totaling Rs. 52,000.

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Major Narcotic Pill Seizure in Pettah Leads to Four Arrests.

April 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Sri Lankan police have apprehended four suspects in Pettah for distributing narcotics, seizing over 200,000 tablets valued at approximately Rs. 20 million along with cash proceeds.

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Major Drug Bust in Homagama: 12kg of Heroin Seized.

April 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM

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Indonesian Nationals Detained at BIA Following Multi-Million Rupee Drug Seizure.

April 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM

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Police Operation Nets Drug Suspects and Large Narcotic Haul in Western Province.

April 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM

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The Indian Pipeline: Analyzing the Surge of Synthetic Opioids in West Africa

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April 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM

The Indian Pipeline: Analyzing the Surge of Synthetic Opioids in West Africa.

An investigative report reveals that over 60 Indian pharmaceutical firms have exported millions of unregulated, high-potency tapentadol pills to West African nations, contributing significantly to a burgeoning drug crisis in countries like Ghana and Sierra Leone.

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Suspect Apprehended Following Drugging and High-Value Theft on Public Transport.

April 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM

Police have apprehended a 54-year-old man accused of drugging three women on an Anuradhapura-to-Colombo bus and stealing over Rs. 1.7 million in cash and gold.

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Suspect Apprehended Following Drugging and High-Value Theft on Public Transport

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Grassroots Intervention Efforts Struggle as US Policy Shifts Amid Fentanyl Crisis.

April 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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Inside the Shadowy World of Global Cocaine Trafficking: Insights from a Former Smuggler.

April 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM

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Suspect Trafficking Crystal Meth Concealed in Toys Apprehended in Kalmunai.

April 9, 2026 at 9:28 AM

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Maradana Raid: 25-Year-Old Suspect Apprehended with 1.2kg of Crystal Methamphetamine

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April 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM

Maradana Raid: 25-Year-Old Suspect Apprehended with 1.2kg of Crystal Methamphetamine.

Local authorities in Maradana have arrested a 25-year-old man following the discovery of over 1.2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine during a targeted anti-narcotics operation.

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