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[Sri Lanka] - 120 individuals caught during special cops operation in Sabaragamuwa Province

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An overall of 120 persons have been detained on charges of various offenses during an unique operation conducted in the Ratnapura, Embilipitiya, Seethawakapura and Kegalle Police Divisions in the Sabaragamuwa Province yesterday (06 ), authorities said.The raid was conducted between 6:00 p.m.
and 10:00 p.m.Around 900 Police, Special Task Force, Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Navy personnel became part of the joint operation.During the operation, an overall of 23 individuals with impressive warrants were apprehended.Furthermore, legal action has been taken against 19 individuals for driving under the influence.Meanwhile, a total of 457 persons were jailed on charges of different offenses throughout a special operation performed in the Southern Province on Saturday (05 ), authorities noted.




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