417 arrested in raids in the Western Province

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Another 417 people have been arrested on various charges including for the possession of narcotics during special raids carried out in the Western Province.

174 suspects alone have been arrested in possession of Heroin, while another 121 suspects were apprehended in possession of illicit liquor.

The operation was carried out from 6.00 last morning to 5.00 am today.