Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A special media briefing on successful counter-narcotics operations conducted under the Government's national programme, 'Ratama Ekata', aimed at strengthening national security and combating the threat posed by illicit drug trafficking, was held today (27 September) at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters, located within the Defence Headquarters Complex.
The media briefing was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando. During the briefing, an update was provided on the progress of ongoing special naval operations conducted by the Sri Lank...