Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended 29 major drug suppliers responsible for trafficking narcotics into Sri Lanka, according to the Deputy Minister of Public Security, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala.

The Deputy Minister made these remarks while participating in the "Ratama Ekata - National Operation" programme held in Trincomalee.

He explained that the illegal trade consists of two primary components: the supply chain and consumer demand. He noted that narcotics are often smuggled in by boat through locations such as the Trincomalee Port, primarily for consumption by local youth.

In response, the government has focused on eliminating demand while simultaneously targeting the supply chain-a ...