897 netted in 24 hours under Operation Yukthiya!!
897 suspects have been arrested under Operation Yukthiya, in the 24-hour window that ended at 12.30 am today.
The Ministry of Public Security says that detention orders have been obtained for 24 of the suspects.
22 have been directed to drug rehabilitation centers.
37 on the list prepared by the Police Narcotics Bureau and Special Bureau, have also been arrested.
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