Sri Lanka Record Drug Seizures 2025: Enforcement Haul Doubles YoY 📈

Sri Lanka’s law enforcement recorded a massive surge in narcotics operations in 2025 under the ‘A Nation United’ drive, significantly impacting the illicit economy and asset recovery sectors. • Overall Enforcement Figures: Authorities seized 23,692.3 kg of narcotics in 2025, a 118% increase compared to the 10,871 kg recorded in 2024. • Sector Breakdown (Narcotics): Cannabis seizures saw the sharpest rise, jumping from 8,359 kg in 2024 to 17,189 kg in 2025. Other major hauls included heroin, ice, hashish, and cocaine. • Asset Seizures & Financial Impact: Police moved aggressively against the money laundering and illicit finance sectors, seizing: Rs. 353.9 Mn in restrained assets. 77 vehicles and 30 houses purchased via illicit funds. 1,197 perches of land and 354 gold sovereigns. • International Cooperation: 21 traffickers were repatriated over the last two years. 96 suspects currently remain under Red Notices with extradition pending. 65 special investigations are ongoing to dismantle trafficking networks impacting national security and human capital.