Raids on illegal drugs to be strengthened in 2021: Def. Secretary

Maximum legal action would be taken against those involved in underworld activities

Operations to curb illegal drug ring on the island would be further strengthened during next year (2021), Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said. 

“Nabbing of many drug-dealing incidents was effective following the tip-off by the public and the recent drop of drug availability in the country has also resulted in notable price hikes”, he said. 

“All operations to combat underworld and illegal drug dealings are still functioning in the same vein”, he told media citing the recent seizure of Rs. 59 million worth of illegitimately earned money over a drug ring. 

He said maximum legal action would be taken against those involved in underworld activities.