‘Ratama Ekata’ National Anti-Drug Operation Marks First Anniversary

A special media briefing was held yesterday (29) at the ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation Headquarters and Media Centre to mark the first anniversary of the national operation launched to eradicate dangerous drugs across Sri Lanka.

The briefing was attended by Sri Lanka Army Media Spokesperson Major General Waruna Gamage, Sri Lanka Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Chaminda Walakuluge, Sri Lanka Air Force Media Spokesperson Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura, and Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Woutler.

During the briefing, representatives of the three armed forces and the Sri Lanka Police outlined their contributions and progress under the national operation.

Updates and statistics were presented on drug seizures, measures taken to confiscate illegal assets belonging to drug traffickers, and the arrest and repatriation of drug trafficking suspects subject to international Red Notices.

The Navy's operations to intercept and arrest individuals involved in transporting narcotics by sea were also highlighted.

The briefing provided an overview of the combined efforts of the security forces and police, along with progress and achievements recorded during the first year of the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national anti-drug operation.