Colombo (LNW): A total of 1,865 individuals were apprehended during the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ (Justice) conducted by the Police and the Special Task Force (STF) from yesterday until 12:30 am today.
The Ministry of Public Security reported that this operation aimed to combat the drug menace in Sri Lanka, and investigations are ongoing into the assets and possessions of 40 suspects among the arrested individuals.
The ministry further disclosed that 134 of the suspects have been referred for rehabilitation.
Since the commencement of the ‘Yukthiya’ island-wide special operation last weekend, nearly 10,000 suspects have been taken into custody.
The Police, in their operations, have confiscated various illegal assets and substantial quantities of narcotics.
Moreover, during yesterday’s operation, law enforcement seized assets estimated at around Rs. 92 million, including vehicles, land, houses, and gold.
These assets are believed to have been acquired using funds derived from illicit drug activities.
