Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A large quantity of narcotics has been seized thus far under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign, launched on October 30, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the country.

A statement issued by the Police Media Division states that 23,550 suspects have been arrested following a total of 23,891 raids conducted across the island as of yesterday (20) under the operation.

Authorities have also commenced investigations into illicit assets linked to 26 suspects apprehended during the operations.

Meanwhile, during these operations, the police have obtained detention orders against 614 suspects, while 638 suspects have been referred to rehabilitation, according to the statement issued by the Police Media Di...