A jeep in which the police officers arrived to carry out a raid on an alleged illicit liquor trade in Eppawala has been subjected to an attack.

Police media spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekara stated the alleged attack has been launched at the jeep by residents of the suspect’s home, when the police officers attempted to take the individual into custody.

According to reports, the suspect is said to have held several equipment used in the processing of illicit liquor in his possession. The police Media Spokesperson said that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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