January 01, Colombo (LNW): During the “Yukthiya” (Justice) special operation conducted between 0030 hours on 31.12.2023 and 0030 hours on 01.01.2024, a total of 1,229 suspects were apprehended, with further investigations being conducted on 86 suspects based on detention orders, Police said.
Among those detained, 40 drug addicts have been sent to rehabilitation centres.
These arrests and seizures are part of ongoing efforts to address and curb illegal drug-related activities in the island.
Additionally, 100 suspects listed by the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Special Bureau were arrested during the operation, Police emphasised.
The quantities of drugs seized during this special operation include:
- 440g of heroin
- 260g of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”)
- 15kg 300g of Cannabis
- 3,948 cannabis plants
- 01kg 300g of Mawa
- 417 pills
The detainees will undergo legal processes, and the police continue to work towards maintaining public safety and combating drug-related crimes.
