Army Assists Police in Major Cannabis Eradication Operation in Thanamalwila

In a significant crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation, the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the Thanamalwila Police and local Army personnel, carried out a major raid in the Unakanda, Hamibegamuwa area. Acting on intelligence inputs, the operation successfully destroyed extensive cannabis (Ganja) plantations across three locations.

The joint effort led to the destruction of:

• 1.5 acres of cannabis cultivation, containing approximately 58,320 plants.
• 0.5 acres of cannabis, with around 3,722 plants.
• 0.25 acres of cannabis, housing approximately 1,950 plants.

All the illegal cultivations were burned on-site to prevent further processing or distribution. The raid highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and military intelligence in combating drug-related crimes. (LankaXpress)