Colombo (News 1st) – 15 youth who carried drugs during a pilgrimage to Sri Pada were arrested by the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption unit.

Police stated that the suspects were arrested during a search operation that was carried out yesterday (January 12).

The arrested persons are residents of Colombo, Galle, and Matara who are between the ages of 20 and 30.

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