Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

Authorities say 882 individuals were arrested in island-wide raids conducted yesterday (the 17th) under the ‘Nation United – National Drive’ campaign to eradicate narcotics nationwide. The operation targeted drug trafficking and distribution, aiming to stamp out illegal narcotics across the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117273

On December 19, 2025, a nationwide anti-drug operation called “Nation United – National Drive” resulted in the arrest of 846 suspects as part of efforts to combat narcotics in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=116211