18 riders arrested for ‘dangerous racing’

Eighteen motorcycle riders were arrested today by the police for dangerous riding in Piliyandala-Kesbewa new road which was used by this gang for speeding their motorcycles.

The 18 motorcycles were also taken into police custody and they were residents of Mattakkuliya.

Police said the motorcycle’s engines were tuned to make very louder noise.

They would be produced before the Kesbewa Magistrate today.