The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Police has seized around Rs. 134 million worth of properties and vehicles during the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ conducted today (Dec 22).

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoom said the seized properties include a 4 storied villa near Hikkaduwa and a 3 storied building near the Mahamodara Bridge.

He further said that the seized vehicles include a 45 ft multi-day trawler, a van, and an SUV.

Acting IGP Tennakoon added that the illegal assets allegedly belong to those engaged in drugs or illegal activities in Galle, Habaraduwa, and Hikkaduwa.

At least 10,000 suspects have been apprehended during the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ carried out by the Police and its Special Task Force (STF) to curtail illegal and drug-related activities in Sri Lanka.

The arrests and seizure of illegal assets have been made since the launch of the special operation last weekend.