October 27, Colombo (LNW): An extensive island-wide police operation carried out on yesterday (26) has led to the arrest of 781 individuals linked to a range of criminal, narcotics, and illicit liquor offences, according to the Police Media Division.
The large-scale operation, conducted simultaneously across all provinces, was part of an ongoing effort to curb rising criminal activity and strengthen public security.
Police officers inspected nearly 30,000 individuals during the coordinated raids, which targeted known hotspots and areas of concern identified through intelligence reports.
Out of those detained, 17 individuals were confirmed to have direct connections to organised criminal activity, while 485 suspects with outstanding warrants were also taken into custody.
Law enforcement teams additionally focused on traffic enforcement, resulting in the apprehension of 26 intoxicated drivers and 25 motorists charged with reckless driving. Another 4,306 individuals were cited for various traffic-related offences, including speeding, failure to wear helmets, and driving without valid documentation.
