Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A total of 840 suspects have been arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (27) under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country.

During these operations, the police obtained detention orders against 11 suspects, while six others have been sent to rehabilitation.

Island-wide raids were launched to comprehensively curb the widespread drug trafficking prevailing in the country through a multifaceted strategy.

This includes disrupting drug supply networks nationwide, reducing demand for illicit substances, expanding enforcement operations, rehabilitating individuals affected by drug addiction, implementing preventive programmes to deter drug usage, and s...