A large-scale island-wide operation launched by Sri Lanka Police has led to the arrest of 98 individuals who were wanted under open warrants, authorities announced.
The special crime prevention and anti-narcotics operations were carried out across the country at divisional level, covering all local police stations. The coordinated effort was aimed at tracing and apprehending suspects believed to be involved in criminal activities.
During the sweeping operation, police officers conducted searches on a total of 26,600 individuals. The intensified checks resulted in 608 arrests on suspicion, marking a significant outcome in the nationwide drive against crime.
Police further revealed that 26 of those taken into custody have been directly identified as having links to criminal activities.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement authorities to strengthen public safety and curb criminal networks operating across the island. Officials stated that similar targeted operations are expected to continue in the coming days as part of broader crime prevention measures.
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