📈 AKD Declares War on Drugs & "Black State" Corruption 🇱🇰

• President Anura Kumara Disanayake launched the "A Nation United" campaign to combat narcotics and organised crime, vowing a decisive battle to dismantle the "black State" that has corrupted legitimate institutions. • Social & Judicial Impact: A staggering 64% of prisoners are held for drug-related offences, with the 18-24 age group identified as the most affected demographic, ruining the social fabric. • Economic Cost & Corruption: The drug trade's immense wealth has severely crippled the economy and fuels lawlessness. Evidence includes infrastructure vandalism (stealing cables, batteries from elephant fences) and systemic corruption within key State agencies (Police, Military, Customs, Immigration, DMT). • Action Plan: A National Operations Centre will be established to unify all enforcement and intelligence agencies. The upcoming Budget will allocate major funding to strengthen rehabilitation facilities and prevention programs. • Ultimatum: The President issued a clear warning to all complicit State officials and politicians to immediately withdraw from drug networks, stating "There can only be one State." The success of the campaign relies on strong political will and widespread public mobilisation.