🚨 Sri Lanka Narcotics Seizures Top Rs. 226 Bn in 16 Months

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed large-scale drug recoveries and internal trafficking irregularities in Parliament yesterday. • Overall Figures: Total seizures reached over Rs. 226 billion since the beginning of 2025. This includes Rs. 154 billion recovered in 2025 and an additional Rs. 72.3 billion seized between January 1 and April 30, 2026. • Breakdown of Key Seizures (2025): Law enforcement recovered 1,571.3 kg of heroin, 14,714 kg of cannabis, 2,741 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), 37.9 kg of cocaine, 699 kg of hashish, 615,000 capsules, and 3 million tablets. • Breakdown of Key Seizures (Jan-Apr 2026): Recoveries included 1,189.7 kg of heroin, 3,184 kg of cannabis, 261 kg of cocaine, 1,260 kg of hashish, 779,460 capsules, and 651,101 tablets. • Court Custody & Irregularities: Approximately 80,000 kg of various narcotic substances are currently held in Court vaults pending destruction. Serious irregularities were disclosed, including a Colombo Magistrate's Court officer selling 750 g of heroin and a Government Analyst's Department officer attempting to sell 250 g of ICE from custody. • Government Expenditure: The State has spent Rs. 780 million on reward payments to Police officers and informants contributing to these detections.