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Woman held in Wennappuwa with large cache of illicit alcohol
Police arrested a woman in the Wennappuwa area after discovering over 67 liters of illegally produced liquor during an operation. The seizure marks another significant bust in authorities' ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A woman was taken into custody in Wennappuwa following the discovery of more than 67 liters of unlicensed liquor, police confirmed. The arrest came as part of continued enforcement efforts against the illegal manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in the region.
Authorities conducted the operation based on intelligence regarding illegal liquor operations in the area. The suspect and the seized contraband were brought into custody for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The case has been registered with local law enforcement, and the woman is expected to be produced before courts as the investigation advances. The seizure adds to a series of recent operations targeting illicit alcohol networks across the Western Province.
Illicit liquor production remains a persistent challenge for Sri Lankan authorities, with both health and revenue implications. Police have intensified monitoring and raids targeting underground distilleries and distribution networks operating throughout residential areas.