‘Yukthiya’: 729 more suspects apprehended

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January 31, Colombo (LNW): In a continued effort to combat drug-related activities, the Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested an additional 729 suspects in the ongoing islandwide special operation known as ‘Yukthiya.’

The Ministry of Public Security reported that the arrests took place during multiple raids conducted within the last 24 hours, concluding at 12.30 am today (31).

As part of these operations, law enforcement authorities also seized various narcotics, including 146 grams of heroin and 119 grams of crystal methamphetamine aka ‘ICE’.

Launched in December of the previous year, the ‘Yukthiya’ special operation aims to curtail and eliminate drug-related activities within Sri Lanka.

The recent arrests contribute to the sustained efforts of the STF in addressing the complex issue of narcotics trafficking and related crimes.

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