Police Torch Mountains of Heroin, ICE, Cocaine Seized In 2024/2025

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has intensified its crackdown on narcotics, destroying more than 2,384 kilograms of heroin, ICE, cocaine, and other illicit substances seized during raids conducted across 2024 and 2025, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler announced today.

He confirmed that the operation — one of the largest narcotics disposals carried out in recent years — underscores the police force’s renewed drive under the direct supervision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to wage an uninterrupted war on drug trafficking throughout 2026.

Detailing the scale of narcotics seized in 2025, ASP Wootler said:

“As a result of last year’s raids, police seized 1,821 kg and 174 g of heroin, 17,189 kg of cannabis, 3,865 kg of ICE, and nearly 4 million narcotic pills.”

Record Destruction of Narcotics in 2024
ASP Wootler further revealed:

“In 2024, we destroyed 1,890 kg and 512 g of heroin, ICE, ketamine, and cocaine.”

According to the Police Media Spokesman:

“In 2025, we were able to destroy 494 kg of heroin. And as you will recall, we began aggressive disposal efforts early in 2026. On January 2, in the Wanathavilluwa area, we destroyed 171 kg.”

ASP Wootler issued a special appeal to the public:

“If you receive any information, message, or suspicion regarding drug activity, please inform the Sri Lanka Police through 1818, 118, or 119.”