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Sri Lanka Advances Legal Reforms to Accelerate Disposal of Confiscated Narcotics.

May 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM

The Sri Lankan government is fast-tracking legal reforms to expedite the destruction of seized narcotics as part of the 'A Nation United' national drug eradication initiative.

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Sri Lanka Advances Legal Reforms to Accelerate Disposal of Confiscated Narcotics

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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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Police Special Task Force Arrests Individual with Crystal Methamphetamine in Attidiya.

Police Special Task Force (STF) officers apprehended a 29-year-old Dehiwala resident in Attidiya while in possession of over 76 grams of crystal methamphetamine.

May 11, 2026 at 6:06 AM

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Madiwela Man Apprehended with Significant Quantity of Narcotics.

May 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Sri Lanka Intensifies Anti-Narcotics Drive Under 'Ratama Ekata' Initiative

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May 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM

Sri Lanka Intensifies Anti-Narcotics Drive Under 'Ratama Ekata' Initiative.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for urgent legal reforms and expedited judicial processes to combat drug trafficking, as the 'Ratama Ekata' initiative reports an 80% surge in anti-narcotic raids.

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Bandaragama Police Dismantle Drug Ring Connected to Notorious Trafficker.

May 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM

Seven individuals have been taken into custody in Bandaragama for operating a drug packaging facility linked to the underworld figure known as 'Dubai Sudda'.

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

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.

May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM

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Former President Sirisena Reveals Corruption Within Narcotics Bureau.

May 4, 2026 at 5:33 AM

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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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Police Apprehend Suspect with Illegal Foreign Firearm in Pannala

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May 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Police Apprehend Suspect with Illegal Foreign Firearm in Pannala.

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody in Hunuwila, Pannala, for the illegal possession of a foreign-made pistol following an intelligence-led operation by the Police Special Task Force.

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

May 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM

A 21-year-old man from Colombo 15 was arrested by the Walana Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Madampitiya for possessing significant quantities of Ice and heroin, along with suspected drug trafficking proceeds.

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

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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Major Narcotic Pill Seizure in Pettah Leads to Four Arrests.

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.

April 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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

April 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM

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Mexico•

April 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM

The High Price of Mexico’s 'Kingpin Strategy' Against Drug Cartels.

Mexico persists with the 'kingpin strategy' of arresting cartel leaders under US pressure, but critics and human rights activists argue this approach triggers violent power vacuums and fails to dismantle the underlying criminal infrastructure.

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United States

US Government Downgrades Marijuana Classification to Schedule III.

April 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM

The US Department of Justice has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging it as having lower potential for dependency, though it remains federally restricted.

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US Government Downgrades Marijuana Classification to Schedule III

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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.

April 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM

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

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April 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM

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

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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