Police to launch raids on parties violating quarantine law

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) –  The Police are to launch raids on parties held in violation of the quarantine law, over the next few days.

Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that raids will be carried out from today until Thursday.

He said that a special Police team has been deployed to raid parties and gatherings being held, especially at night, in violation of the quarantine law.

The Police Spokesman said that only close families can have gatherings for the festive season.

DIG Ajith Rohana warned that legal action will be taken on anyone organising a party in violation of the quarantine law.