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Woman held in Rathmalana with illicit liquor valued at Rs 1.6 million
Police arrested a woman in the Rathmalana area after recovering a substantial quantity of illicit liquor estimated to be worth Rs 1.6 million. The seizure is part of ongoing enforcement operations against illegal alcohol distribution.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement officers apprehended a woman in Rathmalana during an operation targeting illegal liquor trafficking. The suspect was found in possession of illicit alcoholic beverages with an estimated market value of Rs 1.6 million.
The arrest comes as authorities intensify their crackdown on the production and distribution of contraband alcohol across the Western Province. Illicit liquor operations have become a persistent challenge for law enforcement, with such seizures occurring regularly across residential and commercial areas.
The arrested individual has been taken into custody for further questioning, and investigations are underway to determine the source of the illicit stock and identify any supply networks involved in the operation.
Authorities continue to urge the public to report suspicious activities related to illegal liquor production and distribution to the nearest police station or through official hotlines.