August 11, Colombo (LNW): Authorities have apprehended over 700 individuals in a large-scale anti-crime and narcotics operation conducted across the country, police officials confirmed.
The extensive operation, which took place the day before, saw officers carry out checks on more than 25,000 individuals in various parts of the island. The coordinated effort aimed to disrupt criminal networks, apprehend wanted individuals, and strengthen public safety.
Out of the 704 individuals arrested, 29 were identified as being directly involved in active criminal cases. A further 203 people were taken into custody on the basis of long-standing arrest warrants, with another 107 being held for failing to respond to open warrants issued by the courts.
In addition, 100 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence, highlighting the operation’s broad scope that extended to addressing road safety concerns alongside its primary focus on crime and drug enforcement.
