Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Ministry of Public Security has announced that from the 1st of January to July 29, 2025, a total of 122,913 individuals have been arrested over drug-related offences.

These arrests are part of an ongoing effort to establish the rule of law and free the country from the drug menace, under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, with the special intervention of the Sri Lanka Police and the Tri-Forces.

Yesterday alone, the Sri Lanka Police, Police Special Task Force, and the Tri-Forces conducted several special operations covering the entire country.

During these raids, 25,111 individuals, 10,128 vehicles, and 7,734 motorcycles were inspected.

A total of 6,695 personnel from...