‘Yukthiya’ nets 1,554 more suspects in drug trafficking raids

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Colombo (LNW): A total of 1,554 individuals were apprehended for involvement in drug trafficking during Operation ‘Yukthiya’ (Justice), which concluded at 12:30 am today (30).

Police have initiated investigations on 82 of the detained suspects based on detention orders, while 62 individuals have been referred to drug rehabilitation centres.

Additionally, 128 individuals wanted by the Police Narcotics Bureau and Special Bureau were arrested.

The police have commenced illegal asset investigations against the apprehended suspects.

The drug raids conducted during the operation resulted in the seizure of various drugs, including heroin, crystal methamphetamine (“ICE”), and cannabis.

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