Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Ministry of Public Security will launch the National Anti-Drug Operation Ratama Ekata (Nation United) on Thursday (30) at 10.00 am to check the illicit drug menace in the country. The ceremony under the theme "Nation United - National Drive" will be held at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said the program will be carried out as a joint operation by the Police, District Councils, the National Council on Drug Abuse, Regional Councils, and Public Security Committees. Awareness campaigns on the social health risks will be carried out across the island under the program.

The Ministry of Public Security will also re...