- Last Update 2025-05-14 19:07:00
‘Yukthiya’ nets 1,024 more narcotic suspects
A total of 1,024 additional drug suspects have been taken into custody within a 24-hour period that concluded at 12:30 a.m. today (17) during the nationwide anti-narcotic operation ‘Yukthiya’ by police and security forces.
Of the people who were arrested, 699 were detained on drug-related allegations, while 325 more were listed as sought criminal suspects.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Public Security has issued detention orders against 13 suspects for further interrogations whilst 8 are being transferred for rehabilitation .
The special police operation also resulted in the arrest of 45 suspects who were on the Police Narcotics Bureau and Police Special Task Force's registered suspects list.
The Ministry of Public Security reported that during this 24-hour period, drugs including 227g of heroin, 168g of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), 8 kg of cannabis, 13,892 cannabis plants, and 647 prescription tablets were taken into custody.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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