Japan grants LKR 320 million towards narcotics prevention

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Feb 20, 2020
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Japan approved a grant of Yen 200 million (approximately 320 million Sri Lankan Rupees) for the supply of equipment to assist the investigations of narcotic related activities by the Sri Lanka Police.

A cabinet proposal in this regard was approved this week.

A note presented to the cabinet said in recent years Sri Lanka has seen a rise in narcotic activities that have increased social tensions within the country adding that modern equipment is necessary to quickly identify traffickers and users.