COLOMBO (News 1st) – 40 people were arrested for the possession of drugs in a raid carried out at a party yesterday (October 15). The party was publicized through social media.

The Police stated that the police officials were sent to the location following information received on a brawl that had erupted at the party in Wewalwaththa, Rathnapura.

Police said that among the arrested were 10 women.

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