November 04, Colombo (LNW): A major nationwide operation targeting illegal narcotics, conducted under the banner “Nation United – National Drive,” resulted in the arrest of more than 1,200 people yesterday (03), the Police Media Division reported.
Authorities carried out 1,273 raids across the country, leading to the detention of 1,264 suspects. Investigations into illicitly acquired assets have been launched against one individual, while 32 others remain under further inquiry as part of ongoing detention orders.
The operation also identified eight individuals struggling with drug addiction, who have been referred to rehabilitation programmes.
In addition to arrests, police confiscated substantial quantities of narcotics, including 1 kilogramme and 227 grams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and 909 grammes and 82 milligrammes of heroin, alongside other controlled substances.
