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

May 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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Local News

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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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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Local News

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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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.

April 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM

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Technology

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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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Grassroots Intervention Efforts Struggle as US Policy Shifts Amid Fentanyl Crisis

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April 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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

As the US navigates an evolving fentanyl crisis, community-based organizations like Dallas’s Recovery Resource Council are facing significant hurdles due to federal budget cuts and administrative instability, despite their success in reducing local overdose deaths.

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International News

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

April 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM

An exploration into the logistics and evolution of large-scale cocaine smuggling, told through the experiences of former trafficker Andrew Pritchard, who now dedicates his life to anti-crime advocacy.

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

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

April 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM

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Major Drug Bust in Ganemulla: Authorities Seize Massive Stash of Heroin and Crystal Meth.

April 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM

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Major Drug Haul: Over 300kg of Heroin Intercepted in Naval Operation off Beruwala.

April 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Two Suspects Deported from India for Drug Trafficking Links

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March 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM

Two Suspects Deported from India for Drug Trafficking Links.

Two suspects involved in a major drug trafficking ring have been deported to Sri Lanka from India after fleeing the country following an initial narcotics seizure.

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