Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking in Mannar, Seize Over 18,000 pills

by Staff Writer 20-12-2023 | 7:06 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force (STF) m apprehended two suspects in Mannar and seized a significant quantity of illegal drug pills smuggled from India. The estimated value of the confiscated pills exceeds Rs. 2.1 million.

The STF stated that the bust yielded approximately 18,000 drug pills.

This operation forms part of the ongoing "Yukthiya" initiative, a police-led crackdown on the underworld and drugs.

Furthermore, in a separate but related development, authorities seized vehicles worth over Rs. 67 mn belonging to individuals suspected of being involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

The vehicles were targeted as part of the ongoing "Yukthiya" operations.

Police spokesperson SSP Nihal Talduwa affirmed that the crackdown will continue until December 23rd.

The Bureau of Rehabilitation has confirmed adequate capacity to accommodate individuals referred for rehabilitation under the "Yukthiya" program.

Its Commissioner, Major General Darshan Hettiarachi, assured that necessary facilities and resources are available to support the rehabilitation process, tailored to the individual needs and mental health conditions of each patient.