COLOMBO (News1st): At least 63 drivers were arrested for drunk driving during a special operation in the Western Province, police said.

The operation that begun at 9 pm on Thursday and ran until 4 am, saw 63 vehicles being seized by the police.

Meanwhile, the police has filed cases against 874 suspects who were arrested for various offences during the six-hour operation.

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