Government Issues Over 17,000 Drug-Related Analyst Reports in Two Months

Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice announced the issuance of over 17,500 drug-related analyst reports in two months, aiming to address drug offenses and prison congestion.

Key facts

• Sri Lanka's Minister of Justice issued 17,506 drug-related analyst reports in two months.
• 9,061 reports were issued in August.
• 8,445 reports were issued in September.
• The Minister emphasized efforts to expedite reports and amend the Community Based Corrections Act to reduce prison congestion.

Sources

• Newsfirst