Colombo (News1st) –  According to the Police, 18 people have been arrested as a result of islandwide operations conducted since yesterday. Police further stated that the operations were conducted along with the Police STF.

These operations were conducted in Beruwala, Dharga Town, Katana Katuwapitiya and Warakapola. Police media spokesperson Ruwan Gunsekara stated that 6 Suspects was arrested in operations conducted in Dharga Town and Beruwala. 6 more suspects were arrested from Katana Katuwapitiya.

During a raid carried out at a house in Aguruwella Warakapola, police seized communication equipment and impounded a motorcycle on suspicion. During further inspections, another van was impounded, and 2 suspects were arrested who were believed to be residents of the house.

Another person believed to have communicated with the arrested suspects was later arrested from Hemmaathagama

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