Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A special search operation conducted by the police, Police Special Task Force, army, and navy yesterday (4) night in the Kandana, Ja-Ela, Wattala, and Ragama areas resulted in the arrest of over 300 individuals.

Those arrested were allegedly involved in illegal drug activities and various other unlawful acts.

The sudden operation continued throughout the night, focusing on vehicle inspections in the designated areas.

The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs issued a statement, clarifying that these search operations are a step towards eradicating drug use and organised crime from the country.

The Ministry stated that similar special search operations are expected to be conducted across the island ...