Seventeen Police personnel have been dismissed during the last four months (October 2024-January 2025) over the charges of using narcotic drugs, Police Media Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police Buddhika Manathunga said yesterday (11).

He further stated that a list of Police officers who use narcotic drugs has been identified through intelligence units and the Special Police Unit, adding that the identified officers are monitored and that strict action will be taken against them. He also noted that such officers will be referred to a medical examination and if confirmed to have been using narcotic drugs, actions will be taken to dismiss the relevant officers. “No apologies or a second chance will be given to any Police officers accused of drug use as a few individuals like that defame the whole Police service,” he highlighted.