Police Special Task Force Apprehends 1,182 Suspects in ‘Yukthiya’ Operation

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In the ongoing islandwide operation ‘Yukthiya’ conducted by the Police Special Task Force, another 1,182 suspects were apprehended in the 24 hours ending at 12.30 am on January 3. This intensive drive was executed under the Ministry of Public Security’s directives.

The Police’s diligent efforts led to the seizure of significant quantities of illicit substances during the recent raid, including 287g of heroin, 246g of ICE, 5.4 kilos of cannabis, and 119 narcotic pills.

Since its launch on December 17, 2023, the ‘Yukthiya’ special operation has resulted in the arrest of over 22,500 individuals. The Police Special Task Force has conducted more than 21,700 raids as part of this operation, specifically aimed at combating drug trafficking and underworld-related activities in Sri Lanka.

In addition to the arrests, law enforcement authorities have successfully recovered substantial amounts of narcotics and have confiscated various unlawfully obtained assets, such as properties and vehicles, during the extensive series of raids.

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