COLOMBO (News 1st): A total of 55,173 persons have been arrested for violation of quarantine regulations so far, said, Sri Lanka Police.

284 persons were arrested within the last 24 hours for violation of quarantine regulations.

Sri Lanka Police further stated that 859 vehicles entering the Western Province and 630 vehicles exiting the Province were inspected yesterday (17).

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