39 street racers arrested for unauthorised racing in Piliyandala

27 July 2020 12:00 am

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

At least 39 alleged street racers were arrested along with 27 motorcycles for unauthorised racing along the Piliyandala-Kesbewa bypass road on Saturday night. 

Police said the suspects were arrested following a complaint received to the 119 police emergency.    It was reported the unauthorised motorcycle race was organised through Facebook.    The arrested suspects were to be produced before the Kesbewa Magistrate.