Operation Yukthiya to be intensified

by Rathindra Kuruwita 

OperationYukthiya would be intensified from Monday (11) with the support of the military, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said in Colombo on Saturday.The police had to play a more proactive role in reducing drugs and crime in Sri Lanka, the IGP said.

Tennakoon said he would go all out to rid the country of crime and narcotics.The IGP added that the support of the security forces had made the Yukthiya anti-drug and crime operation the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka.

Tennakoon also mentioned that during the 24 hours ending at 12.30 a.m. on Sunday morning, 770 suspects had been arrested for drug-related offences and other illegal activities.