Police issued a press release on the anti-drug raids being carried out under the second phase of the “Yukthiya” Operation.

According to Police, a total of 776 suspects were arrested during 780 raids conducted within yesterday (6) under the second phase of the “Yukthiya” Operation.

The authorities have also seized 326g of heroin, 183g of ‘Ice’ (Crystal methamphetamine) and 271g of cannabis during the operation covering the Western Province.

In addition to this Police have seized 09g of heroin, 304g of ‘Ice’ (Crystal methamphetamine) and 142g of cannabis during the operation covering the Southern Province.