Alcohol and drug watchdog raises concerns over security and economic viability of cannabis cultivation at Mirigama

The government's plan to launch cannabis cultivation in Mirigama through seven foreign companies has drawn sharp criticism from the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC), which has raised concerns over security and economic viability.

- By CHAMINDA SILVA

ADIC questions how authorities can guarantee that cannabis grown under so-called “secure cultivation” will remain within restricted zones, and whether the scheme will deliver meaningful economic returns. In a statement, the watchdog has outlined eight key concerns regarding the Board of Investment (BOI) project, under which seven overseas firms have been permitted to grow cannabis for export.