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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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Federal Judge Rejects Smuggling Charges Against Salvadoran Man, Citing Retaliatory Prosecution.

May 22, 2026 at 9:10 PM

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

May 20, 2026 at 5:03 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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Court Extends Remand for Monks Involved in Major Narcotics Smuggling Ring

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May 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM

Court Extends Remand for Monks Involved in Major Narcotics Smuggling Ring.

The Negombo Magistrate's Court has extended the remand period until May 26 for 23 Buddhist monks and an accomplice involved in a massive drug smuggling operation discovered at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Madiwela Man Apprehended with Significant Quantity of Narcotics.

May 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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

May 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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Bandaragama Police Dismantle Drug Ring Connected to Notorious Trafficker.

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

May 8, 2026 at 8:44 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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Peru Investigates Human Trafficking Ring Luring Citizens into Russian Frontlines

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May 2, 2026 at 3:27 AM

Peru Investigates Human Trafficking Ring Luring Citizens into Russian Frontlines.

Peruvian authorities have launched a probe into a human trafficking network that deceived citizens with fake job offers in Russia, only to force them into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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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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US Modifies Sanctions to Permit Venezuelan Government Funding for Maduro's Legal Defense.

April 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM

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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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April 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM

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

Western Province North Crimes Division officers have arrested a suspect in Homagama with 12kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs. 120 million, linked to an international trafficking network.

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Mexico

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

April 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM

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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US Authorities Apprehend Iranian National Over Sudan Arms Trafficking Scheme.

April 20, 2026 at 5:57 PM

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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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