COLOMBO (News 1st) – 168 drivers under the influence were arrested within the last 24 hours which ended at 6 am today (August 21). Police stated that within the past 5 months, they have arrested 9692 drivers who were under the influence of alcohol.

Police further added that operations to arrest drivers under the influence will continue.

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