A total of 186 individuals linked to underworld gangs have been arrested since the launch of the ‘Yukthiya’ special operation to tackle underworld-related activities in Sri Lanka. The suspects were apprehended during special raids conducted from 19-28 March 2024.
During raids conducted yesterday, 10 suspects linked to underworld gangs and 05 individuals suspected to have aided them were arrested by the Police.
The police and the STF launched special operations targeting 20 identified organized criminal gangs in the country under the 'Yukthiya' initiative last Tuesday (19) following the concerning increase in organized criminal activities in the Western and Southern Provinces.
Meanwhile, assets worth over Rs. 100 million, belonging to underworld suspects, have also been seized by the Police Illegal Assets Investigations Division.
The illegal assets include 02 multi-day fishing trawlers, three-wheelers, motorcycles, and lands. They have been seized by officials from the Police Illegal Assets Investigations Division in Galle, Ambalangoda, and Ahungalla."
