The Central Environmental Authority and the Land Reclamation and Development Corporation raided a sand-washing plant in Kelanimulla, which was  operating without a permit.

Officers of the Central Environmental Authority said that this plant has been allegedly involved in the operation for a prolonged period of time.

The footage captured by our cameras bear testament to these claims.

Officers say that the plant was raided following complaints by residents. The officers of the Central Environmental Authority say that while the deadline for the plant to be relocated is July 21, legal action will be taken on July 22, if they fail to do so.