Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Police are maintaining close surveillance over the prevalence of drug abuse among schoolchildren, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler has stated.

Addressing a media briefing held today (27), the Police Media Spokesperson noted that organized networks are distributing drugs such as "Mava" and babul under the pretext of selling popsicles, cotton candy, toffees, biscuits and sweets to schoolchildren within close proximity of schools.

He emphasized that stringent action is being taken against those involved in such illicit activities, noting that 11 suspects have already been arrested in connection with these offenses.

ASP Wootler further stressed that drug-related offenses ...