Nationwide Police operation nets 83, including 45 wanted for narcotics, in crackdown

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Colombo (LNW): A nationwide special police operation initiated yesterday (17) has led to the apprehension of 83 suspects, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said.

Notably, among the detained individuals are 45 suspects wanted in connection with narcotics-related offenses.

The Sri Lanka Police launched this special operation with the objective of eliminating drug trafficking and addressing issues related to the underworld in the country.

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