Over 500 Arrested in Island-wide Police Operations

Sri Lanka Police conducted extensive island-wide crime and drug prevention operations yesterday, February 2, leading to the arrest of 512 individuals. The operations, which covered all regional police stations, involved inspecting 29,033 persons. Among those apprehended, 10 were directly linked to criminal activities, while 222 were warrant suspects and 136 had open warrants. Additionally, 115 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence and 110 for reckless driving. Legal action was also initiated against 4,498 persons for various traffic and other offenses.