Island-wide anti-drug operation to commence this week

Island-wide anti-drug operation to commence this week

October 27, 2025   05:40 am

The island-wide anti-drug operation is scheduled to commence on Thursday (30), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has stated.

The operation, under the theme “Nation United – National Drive” will be launched at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The National Council On Drug Abuse, district councils, regional councils and public security committees will work collectively to implement the island-wide program, the Minister noted.

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