Tangalle, Sri Lanka — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed today that the government will not be swayed or discouraged by political opposition as it intensifies efforts to eradicate the country’s growing drug menace.
Speaking at the Southern Province launch of the national anti-drug initiative “A Nation United” held at the Tangalle Public Stadium, the President urged security forces to continue their “extremely challenging work” and assured them of unwavering state support.
“Start work. We will support you,” President Dissanayake stated, emphasizing that no external pressure would derail the government’s commitment to combating narcotics.
The nationwide program, which spans all nine provinces, aims to curb the spread of dangerous narcotics and dismantle trafficking networks, with a strong focus on safeguarding Sri Lanka’s youth, the President’s Media Division said.
The initiative was first introduced on October 30 at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo and is now being operationalized across the country as authorities intensify crackdowns on drug distribution channels.
“A Nation United” is expected to bring together law enforcement, community networks, and public institutions in a coordinated national effort to address what officials have described as one of the most urgent social threats facing Sri Lanka today.
