Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A total of 20 individuals directly linked to criminal activities have been identified and arrested under the 'Nation United - National Drive' campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, according to a report issued yesterday (24).

Police stated that the special operations are being carried out across all divisional police stations island-wide as part of coordinated crime and drug prevention efforts.

Accordingly, 29,818 persons were subjected to thorough inspection yesterday, police stated.

Meanwhile, a total of 609 individuals were arrested on suspicion during operations carried out yesterday under the ongoing initiative.

Additionally, 441 individuals with outstanding warrants were taken into custo...