🚨 US-Sri Lanka Joint Operation Busts $21 Mn Drug Network

• Joint Security Operation: Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) partnered with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force to dismantle a Pakistan-based narcotics network operating through Colombo. • Major Narcotics Seizure: Authorities intercepted maritime containers moving from Pakistan to Colombo between August 14–29, seizing ~463 kg of crystal methamphetamine concealed in bath towels. • Financial & Market Impact: The seized narcotics are valued at approximately US$ 21 Mn. Several suspects were arrested, cutting off illicit funding streams linked to transnational criminal organizations. • Bilateral Cooperation: The operation highlights ongoing security and intelligence assistance provided through the US Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to strengthen Sri Lankan law enforcement and customs capabilities.