1422 more suspects apprehended in ‘Yukthiya’ Operation

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Colombo (LNW): A total of 1422 suspects were apprehended during the “Yukthiya” (Justice) operation conducted between 0030 hours on December 27, 2023, and 0030 hours on December 28, 2023.

Further investigations are currently underway for 35 suspects based on detention orders.

Additionally, illegal asset investigations have been initiated for three suspects, and 37 individuals identified as drug addicts have been sent to rehabilitation centres.

The operation also led to the arrest of 73 individuals listed by the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Special Bureau.

The seized quantities of illicit substances include 347g of heroin, 827g of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”), 5kg 475g of cannabis, 6691 cannabis plants, 208g of mawa, and 3574 pills.

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