Authorities have arrested a 53-year-old man following a raid in the Muthurajawela marshland area, recovering a large quantity of illegally produced alcohol during the operation.
A raids conducted by the Walana Central Anti Vice Striking Force in the Muthurajawela marshland area of Mahabage has resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old man from Ja-Ela. During the operation, police seized approximately 200 bottles of illicit liquor from the suspect's possession.
The arrested individual and the confiscated alcohol have been transferred to Mahabage Police, who are now handling the investigation into the matter. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the illicit liquor operation or potential charges against the suspect.
