Sri Lanka Police have stated that 9,105 children and youth aged between eight and 21 were arrested in drug-related raids from 30 October 2025 to 1 October 2026.

Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler stated that 8,932 were male youths and 173 were young women.

He also noted that 11 children aged between eight and 14 were among those taken into police custody in connection with drug-related offences.