A special operation in Kalutara has led to the arrest of eight bus drivers and one conductor after they were allegedly found under the influence of narcotics while on duty, police said.
The arrests were made yesterday (19) during a joint operation carried out by officers attached to the Kalutara South Police Station together with the National Transport Medical Institute.
The inspection was conducted across the Kalutara South Police Division, targeting public transport bus drivers and conductors in an effort to identify individuals suspected of substance abuse while carrying out their duties.
During the operation, authorities detected nine transport workers suspected of reporting to work under the influence of illegal drugs and took them into custody.
Police said the suspects are between the ages of 35 and 57 and are residents of Payagala, Yatiyana, Dodangoda, Thebuwana, Meegahathenna and Kalutara South.
Further investigations into the incident are being conducted by Kalutara South Police.
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