Special Operation carried out in relation to crimes, narcotics and traffic – Police Headquarters

In relation to the special operation launched on 12.01.2025 by the police stations island-wide as per the instructions given by the acting Inspector General of Police to eradicate drugs and criminal activities, the operations to apprehend identified criminals who directly involved in drug trafficking and criminal activities, are still being carried out.

Within 10 days after launching this operation, 172,877 of individuals and 64,258 vehicles were inspected.

These inspections are carried out as a special duty in addition to the daily traffic inspections carried out by the traffic police. Through these operations, 167 of suspects who were identified to be directly involved in crimes have been arrested. Moreover, 2561 of individuals who were issued warrants by the court were also arrested whilst being hiding.

Within this period of 10 days, 3 T56 rifles and 3 pistols were apprehended by the police. Also, about 462 kg of Kerala Ganja, 15 kg of Hashish, and 08 kg of ‘ice’ were also apprehended by the police. The aim of this operation is to build up a crime- free society for the citizens to live without fear and suspicion and to that the Sri Lanka Police carries out these operations without any interruption.

The Sri Lanka Police also seeks the fullest support and contribution of the public in carrying out this operation and making it a success.