Korean NFS concludes four-year initiative enhancing Sri Lanka’s forensic drug analysis capacity

Korea’s National Forensic Service (NFS) has concluded a four-year initiative aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka's forensic drug analysis capacity, under the project titled “Strengthen Capacity Building of Forensic Drug Analysis in the Criminal Justice System in Sri Lanka (2021-2025).

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A closing ceremony marking the successful completion of the project is scheduled to be held today (Oct. 31) at 10 am in Colombo, co-hosted by the NFS and Government Analyst's Department (GAD). Senior officials from the Ministry of Justice, the KOICA Sri Lanka Office, and other partner institutions are expected to attend, reviewing the achievements of the past five years and exploring future avenues of cooperation.

The joint project—implemented by the NFS under Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)—was launched to enhance public safety and bolster trust in Sri Lanka’s judicial system through improved forensic infrastructure, systems, and human resources.

According to 2020 data, around 2.5% of Sri Lanka's population is addicted to drugs, while 47.5% of the country’s prison population is serving time for drug-related offenses—figures that underline the urgency of building stronger investigative and analytical capabilities.