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Sri Lanka police log over 310,000 drug arrests in year-long crackdown
Sri Lanka Police has reported that more than 310,000 suspects were arrested during the first year of the 'Ratama Ekata' national anti-drug operation. The operation, which ran from October 30, 2025, to October 29, 2026, involved conducting over 310,000 raids across the island.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Sri Lanka Police Media Division announced that the year-long 'Ratama Ekata' anti-drug campaign resulted in the arrest of 310,200 suspects following 310,984 raids conducted throughout the country. The coordinated enforcement operation represents a significant escalation in the country's efforts to combat drug-related offences.
In addition to the arrests, police seized 2,836 kilograms of narcotics during the operation, underscoring the scale and intensity of the enforcement drive across all provinces. The operation targeted both street-level drug activity and higher-level trafficking networks.
The 'Ratama Ekata' initiative reflects the government's commitment to addressing the persistent drug problem affecting communities nationwide. Law enforcement agencies have indicated that the operation will continue as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply chains and reduce substance abuse across Sri Lanka.
The figures released by police provide a detailed breakdown of enforcement activity, demonstrating sustained institutional focus on narcotics control during the 12-month period.