Cabinet approves ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug operation

The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Operations Council to implement an urgent program titled “Ratama Ekata – National Operation,” aimed at eliminating the drug menace and rehabilitating those addicted to drugs through broad public participation. This proposal was presented to the Cabinet by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and has received official approval. The government states that the spread of dangerous drugs in the country has become a national crisis, and that many crimes are being committed around drug trafficking networks. It has been recognized that this threat must be eradicated through a national-level program involving strong political…

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