Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- During the past year under the "Ratama Ekata" (Nation Together) national operation, 11,970 children were among those arrested in connection with drug-related offences during raids.Find Family Lawyer

Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent F.U.Wootler stated that among the children arrested between October 30, 2025 and October 30 this year, 11,737 were boys and the remaining 233 were girls.

Discover more Find Police Jobs Hire Babysitters Find Support The "Ratama Ekata" national operation is being implemented to eradicate the widespread drug trafficking in the country through a multi-pronged approach. This includes disrupting the drug supply, minimising demand, expanding operations, rehabilitating addicts, ...