Deputy Chief of Mission Douglas Howell officially handed over a state-of-the-art Radian ASAP drug testing machine this morning to the Chairman of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) of Sri Lanka.
This initiative is part of broader U.S. efforts to strengthen partnerships across South Asia in combating synthetic drug trafficking. Speaking at the event, Howell emphasized the importance of regional collaboration in disrupting drug supply chains and safeguarding communities across the Indo-Pacific.
SLDCB

SLDCB
The advanced testing equipment is expected to enhance Sri Lanka's capacity to detect and respond to emerging synthetic narcotics.