Despite warning given to the public not to dispose garbage in public places , people continued to do it. The operation carried out in Colombo North, Central, South, Nugegoda, Mount-Lavinia, Gampaha, Kelaniya, Negombo and Panadura has resulted in arrest of 266 persons on charges of the illegal disposal of garbage.
As per Police Headquarters , Army personnel were dispatched alongside Police officers to carry out the operation.
The statement further noted cases will be filed against the arrested individuals by respective Police divisions.
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