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Police dismantle major illegal liquor operation in Kuliyapitiya
Authorities have shut down a large-scale illicit alcohol distillery operating in the Kuliyapitiya area. The operation was discovered following a coordinated enforcement action by police.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement officers conducted a raid on an illegal liquor production facility in Kuliyapitiya, effectively dismantling what investigators described as a substantial operation. The distillery was producing spirits in violation of Sri Lankan excise and licensing regulations.
The raid represents part of ongoing efforts by police to combat the manufacture and distribution of illicit alcohol across the country. Such unauthorized distilleries pose significant public health risks, as illegally produced spirits often lack proper quality controls and safety standards.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the volume of contraband seized or the number of individuals detained in connection with the operation. The case remains under investigation as police work to identify all parties involved in the illicit production network.
The closure of this facility highlights persistent challenges authorities face in curtailing underground alcohol manufacturing in rural and semi-urban areas across Sri Lanka. Officials have indicated that enforcement operations targeting illegal liquor production will continue.