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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Viral Claims Stating Fake Heroin Samples Found in Sri Lanka's Yukthiya Operation Debunked - Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is currently undergoing a significant anti-drug and anti-crime operation named “Yukthiya,” led by Acting Inspector General of Police Desabandhu Thennakoon. Despite the operation’s commendable efforts, there are misleading claims circulating on social media, aiming to undermine its legitimacy. Our investigation aims to provide clarity by countering false information and emphasizes the importance of relying on accurate sources to assess the progress and impact of the Yukthiya operation, as misinformation can jeopardize public trust in law enforcement efforts to curb drug and criminal activities in Sri Lanka.

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Social media posts trying to imply that around 790 samples of heroin seized during the ongoing “Yukthiya” anti-drug and anti-crime mission by the Sri Lanka Police have been identified as breadcrumbs, mocking Acting IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon.

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Fact Check:

Origin of the Claim:

The claim circulating on social media appears to stem from a screenshot of Derana Television, purportedly showing that 790 heroin samples apprehended during the Yukthiya operation were identified as breadcrumbs by government analysts, with specific mockery directed towards Acting IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon.

Verification of Derana Television Screenshot:

Upon conducting a reverse image search of the screenshot, it was traced back to a video related to Derana...



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