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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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Sri Lanka Advances Legal Reforms to Accelerate Disposal of Confiscated Narcotics
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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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Major Crystal Meth Seizure in Kadawatha Leads to Arrest of Peliyagoda Resident
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Major Crystal Meth Seizure in Kadawatha Leads to Arrest of Peliyagoda Resident.

May 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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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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May 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM

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.

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Health

US Sees Third Consecutive Annual Decline in Drug Overdose Fatalities.

May 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM

According to the latest CDC data, drug overdose deaths in the US have dropped for the third year in a row, reaching nearly 70,000 in 2025—a 14 percent decline compared to the previous year.

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

May 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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May 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM

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.

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Legal Proceedings Set for 22 Monks Following Major Narcotics Seizure.

May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Twenty-two Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for smuggling over 112kg of narcotics from Thailand are appearing before the Negombo Magistrate's Court today.

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Legal Proceedings Set for 22 Monks Following Major Narcotics Seizure
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Major Drug Bust in Madampitiya: Youth Apprehended with Narcotics and Cash
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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
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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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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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April 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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.

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

April 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM

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

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.

April 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Police Operation Nets Drug Suspects and Large Narcotic Haul in Western Province
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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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Technology
The Indian Pipeline: Analyzing the Surge of Synthetic Opioids in West Africa
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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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