Sri Lanka Police launch public hotline for drug information

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 - 21:06

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The Sri Lanka Police have introduced a new series of telephone numbers for the public to provide information on illicit drugs, including heroin, ice, cocaine, and cannabis.




This measure was taken to combat the widespread drug menace across the island.




Police Headquarters announced that citizens can directly call the mobile number of the Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) in charge of their province to provide this information.




The police guarantee that the confidentiality of all information received will be fully protected.




Contact Numbers for Senior Deputy Inspectors General (SDIGs):




Western Province: Sanjeewa Dharmarathna - 071-8591991




Southern Province: Kithsiri Jayalath - 071-8591992




Uva Province: Mahesh Senanayake - 071-8592642




Sabaragamuwa Province: Mahinda Gunaratne - 071-8592618




North Western Province: Ajith Rohana - 071-8592600




Central Province: Lalith Pathinayake - 071-8591985




North Central Province: Buddhika Siriwardena - 071-8592644




Northern Province: T. C. A. Dhanapala - 071-8592645




Eastern Province: Waruna Jayasundara - 071-8592640



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