Police stated that total of 585 suspects were arrested during island-wide daily search operations aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country.

According to Police, 29,367 individuals were searched yesterday (14), leading to the arrests.

Among those taken into custody, 16 were directly linked to criminal activities, while 142 suspects with open warrants were also apprehended.

During the operation, 352 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and 91 for reckless driving.

In addition, legal action was initiated against 4,318 individuals for other traffic-related offences, Police said.