547 arrested for using drugs, illicit liquor in public

547 arrested for using drugs, illicit liquor in public

September 8, 2020   07:45 am

The Police have arrested 547 individuals who had been consuming drugs and illicit liquor at public places in the Western Province.

The arrests were made during a special operation carried out on Monday (07) between 6pm and 8pm.

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