Special police operation at Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and Kadawatha Interchange

Special police operation at Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and Kadawatha Interchange

January 18, 2026   10:35 am

All vehicles exiting the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and the Kadawatha Interchange have been inspected this morning (18), as part of a special operation aimed at preventing drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

During the operation, police had arrested a suspect in possession of 45 bottles of illegal liquor at the Kadawatha Interchange.

Police have also taken legal action against motorists found to be driving without valid vehicle licences.

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