Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- A discussion to review the operations of the 1818 hotline and progress made in its implementation was held yesterday (15) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the chairmanship of President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

The hotline was introduced as part of the 'A Nation United' national operation to eradicate the illicit drug menace. The hotline was established to enable the public to provide security authorities with accurate information on drug trafficking, distribution and any related suspicious activities taking place across the country.

Members of the public anywhere in Sri Lanka can submit information through this service, with the confidentiality of informants fully protected. The information re...