Srilanka, March 18 -- The local and international drug and underworld mafia are so strong that Governments must be equally strong to dismantle both for the safety and well-being of their nations, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

"Today, we too are facing a rise in murders linked to organised crime, while large-scale drug detections continue. As a nation, we must confront and dismantle these threats. As the Opposition, we stand ready to assist the Government in any decision it takes in its war on drugs," he said in a post on X.

He added, "Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte launched a full-scale war on drugs in his own country. Although his arrest today is widely discussed, it should not discourage Governments from continuing their...