Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that Sri Lanka Police recovered a significantly higher quantity of narcotics and weapons in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Speaking at an event held in Hatton, the IGP said that the overall performance of the Sri Lanka Police had improved by between 50-60% in 2025.

He further revealed that, compared to 2024, weapons seizures in 2025 had doubled, while drug-related seizures had tripled.

According to the IGP, these achievements represent a record high in the history of the Sri Lanka Police.

IGP Weerasooriya emphasized that despite a shortage of police officers, the service had been able to maintain a high level of performance due to continuous supe...