Police launch special operation to nab drunk motorists

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A total of 175 people had been arrested by police across the country during the 24 hours between 6 am on Saturday and 6 am today (12), for driving under the influence of liquor, Police said.

According to Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara, of those arrested for driving while intoxicated, 59 were three-wheeler drivers while 91 were motorcycle uses.

The police had launched the special operation on Saturday (11) covering the entire island and it would go on until the end of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations.

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