Srilanka, Oct. 18 -- Nearly 300,000 suspects have been arrested in more than 300,000 drug raids carried out across Sri Lanka under the nationwide "Ratama Ekata" anti-narcotics campaign, according to the latest figures released by the Police Media Division (PMD).

Police statistics show that 300,569 raids had been conducted by October 16, resulting in the arrest of 299,775 suspects since October 30, 2025. Conducted under the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the operation targets illegal drug trafficking and possession while identifying drug users for rehabilitation.

According to the PMD, detention orders have been obtained against 3,730 suspects, while investigations into illegally acquired assets have been initiated ...