Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says large stocks of narcotics, including heroin, ICE, cocaine, and cannabis, have been seized since the new government assumed power.
Weerasooriya’s remarks follow the Public Security Minister’s statement on the government’s commitment to eradicating the drug menace, made during a special media briefing at the Department of Government Information earlier today.
Large amounts of narcotics were seized during multiple raids conducted from 29 September 2024 to date, the official said.
“The Police have seized 1,253 kgs of heroin, 2,121 kgs of ICE during joint operations with the Navy, 12,491 kgs of Ganja, 22 kgs of Cocaine, 1.6 million narcotic pills, and 01 million narcotic tablets during this period,” Priyantha Weerasooriya said.
The Acting IGP announced that the Sri Lanka Police intends to use the Anti-Drug Day, commemorated on 26 June, to address the drug menace in the country.
He further stated that the drug menace has been identified as a serious issue impacting society and the national economy.
The Acting IGP said that, as arrests alone will not stop the drug menace, they have resorted to acquiring public support to reduce demand for narcotics in the country.
He said special programmes will be launched on Anti-Drug Day to be commemorated this week, and they intend to create awareness among the public to tackle the issue. (Newswire)
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