Yukthiya Operation Nets 822 Arrests, Seizes Drugs in 24-Hour Blitz

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a swift and coordinated nationwide operation dubbed "Yukthiya," law enforcement agencies across Sri Lanka have apprehended 822 suspects in a 24-hour period ending at 2:00 am today (2). 

Police authorities confirmed that investigations have been initiated against 60 of the arrested individuals on detention.

Furthermore, the operation yielded a substantial haul of illegal drugs. 

A total of 273 grams of heroin, 111 grams of the highly addictive ice drug, and 426 narcotic pills were seized from arrested suspects.

Pasyala House Raid Yields Homemade Firearm:

In a development stemming from the ongoing Yukthiya Operation, officers from the Pallewela Police Intelligence Division uncovered a locally manufactured firearm during a house inspection in the Makkanigoda area of Pasyala.

The raid took place earlier today, and authorities apprehended a resident identified as a heavy drug user. The suspect is expected to face charges before the Attanagalla Magistrate's Court.

Jaffna Police Bust Drug Den, Seize Contraband:

 In a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday, Jaffna Police successfully unearthed a hidden stash of illegal drugs and controlled substances during a targeted operation in the Kondavil area. The raid netted a significant quantity of contraband, including:

500 grams of Kerala ganja (cannabis)
100 grams of heroin
6 narcotic pills

One individual was apprehended at the scene on suspicion of possessing and distributing the illegal substances.