1,546 drunk drivers arrested

A total of 1,546 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in a special operation launched from April 10.

Police said 846 motorbike riders, 475 three-wheel drivers, 68 car drivers and 46 van drivers were arrested.

They said a total of 222 drivers had been arrested the 24 hour period from April 16 to 17.

Police launched a special round-the-clock operation to nab drunk drivers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays.