Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A program to completely eradicate the drug menace has been initiated by the current government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated.

Under this program launched under the leadership of Minister Ananda Wijepala, 3,511 kilograms of heroin were seized over the past two years, he mentioned.

Pointing out that a standard bag of fertilizer contains 50 kilograms, the President illustrated the magnitude of the seized heroin quantity. He stated that this amount demonstrates the severity of the drug menace faced by the country.

Furthermore, 6,206 kilograms of ICE (methamphetamine) and 308 kilograms of cocaine were also seized during that period, the President declared.

Directing attention to the situation created by s...