Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- More than 120,000 individuals have been arrested in connection with various drug-related offenses so far this year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Public Security.

The arrests were made during special operations conducted from the beginning of the year up to today (11).

According to the Ministry, 39,627 individuals have been arrested for the possession of heroin and heroin-related offenses, 47,615 for the possession of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 42,620 individuals for cannabis-related offenses.

The operations have also led to the seizure of 934.55 kg of heroin, 1,402.976 kg of ICE and 11,620 kg of cannabis.

Additionally, a total of 118 drunk drivers have been apprehended while legal act...