November 23, Colombo (LNW): More than a thousand people were taken into custody across the island yesterday (23) as part of the Government’s intensified “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, a sweeping operation aimed at eliminating the illegal drug trade.
According to police, the coordinated raids—carried out in multiple districts over several hours—resulted in the seizure of a significant haul of narcotics. Officers recovered around 319 grammes of heroin, over 1.5 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), approximately 2.5 kilogrammes of hashish, as well as quantities of cocaine and various other illicit substances.
Twenty-one suspects have been placed under detention orders to facilitate extended investigations, while a further twenty-nine individuals have been directed to rehabilitation programmes.
Police officials noted that similar operations will continue in the coming weeks as part of a sustained national effort to curb drug-related crime and strengthen community safety.
