December 25, Colombo (LNW): Police carried out a major island-wide operation yesterday (24), resulting in the arrest of 597 individuals suspected of involvement in criminal activities, illicit alcohol, and drug-related offences. Authorities said the initiative formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal activity and improve public safety.
During the operation, 29,727 people were stopped and checked, according to the Police Media Division. Among those detained, 25 were directly linked to serious criminal cases, while 354 had outstanding arrest warrants.
Traffic enforcement also featured prominently, with 136 drivers caught under the influence of alcohol, 36 charged for reckless driving, and an additional 4,795 individuals cited for a variety of other traffic violations.
Police officials stated that such nationwide operations are conducted regularly to target offenders involved in small, medium, and large-scale drug trafficking, criminal networks, and the illegal possession of firearms, reinforcing law and order across the country.
