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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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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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April 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM

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

Sri Lankan authorities are proceeding with the destruction of over 302kg of narcotics, including heroin and cannabis, following the conclusion of legal proceedings at the Balapitiya and Chilaw Magistrate's Courts.

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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust.

April 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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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Six Apprehended in Major Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Bust

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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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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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United States

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

April 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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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Grassroots Intervention Efforts Struggle as US Policy Shifts Amid Fentanyl Crisis

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Excise Department Raids Illegal Foreign Liquor Ring in Colombo.

April 11, 2026 at 5:12 AM

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

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April 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM

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

Police in Ganemulla have arrested a 40-year-old man in possession of nearly 10kg of heroin and over 12kg of Crystal Methamphetamine, linked to an international drug syndicate.

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