A total of 10,456 suspects have been arrested as of today in the island-wide special operation 'Yukthiya,' launched last Sunday to combat drug-related and underworld activities.
The Public Security Ministry reports that 517 of these suspects are currently under further investigation with detention orders in place.
As of 12:30 am today, law enforcement has seized 7.7kgs of heroin, 3.9kgs of Ice, 227kgs of cannabis, 546,040 cannabis plants, 105kgs of Mawa, 35kgs of Ash, 551grams of hashish, 3kgs of Thule, 520 grams of Kush, and 44,267 narcotic pills.
Moreover, 106 suspects are under investigation for illegal assets, and 886 drug addicts have been directed to rehabilitation centers.
The Police Narcotics Bureau and the Special Bureau have successfully arrested 885 suspects out of 4,665 individuals listed as Island Re-convicted criminals.
Additionally, a number of vehicles and properties acquired through illegal means by underworld criminals have been seized.
Initiated on December 17, the week-long operation involves the police, STF, and other security forces, resulting in significant achievements.
