Over 50 including 13 teens arrested for partying illegally

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Fifty-four persons including 13 young girls have been arrested by the police at a hotel in Medirigiriya town yesterday for organising a party illegally, violating quarantine regulations.

Police media spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said three youth had cannabis in their possession.

He said 39 youth aged between 19 and 22, the owner and the manager of the hotel were also among the arrested.

DIG Rohana said 51 persons were released on police bail and those who had cannabis would be produced in court.