Police arrest 1,824 suspects during islandwide operations

News

Police has arrested a total of 1,824 suspects during a islandwide operations that ended today morning, Defense Ministry said.

Two suspects, for keeping a repeater gun, sword and an illegal knife in their possession, 420 suspects for illegal drug-related offences, and 351 for illegal liquor, 386 for evading arrest warrants and 665 for other similar offences have been taken into custody by the respective Police stations.

Over 3,667 litres of illegal liquor, one kilogram of cannabis, three grams of ‘ice’, and 140 grams of heroin were also taken into the custody during the raids, the Police said.

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

November 1, 2024

- 584 - 0

Sixteen Ambassadors to conclude assignments by December

November 7, 2024

- 320 - 0

Sri Lanka’s upgraded online passport appointment system eliminates month-long queues and mafia

November 1, 2024

- 280 - 0

Another jeep with a false number plate used by Lohan detected

November 5, 2024

- 252 - 0

Suspect arrested after woman murdered inside private hospital

November 1, 2024

- 237 - 0

Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years

The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

November 6, 2024

- 234 - 0