Arrangements have been made to distribute essential items through mobile vendors, as was done earlier during the curfew period, stated Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana.

DIG Rohana stated that the procedure for this will be finalized today (02).

“The methodology was developed between March and May, June. After obtaining the certificate from the Grama Niladhari and the Divisional Secretary in those areas, the police will give permission to carry out the relevant delivery services in that area.

They have to be confirmed by the Grama Niladhari and the Divisional Secretary that they are engaged in some business. Or it should be a registered business. It has been decided to allow such people to do carry out deliveries.

We, today, are developing a system for obtaining essential items such as medicine, food, vegetables, and fish. Just as it was previously done.”

When asked if wholesale traders are allowed to transport their goods, the DIG said:

“Wholesalers of food, vegetables, animal products, and eggs are not barred from entering those areas. Licenses will be issued for that. We have also informed roadblocks. You can bring wholesale goods to Kalutara or Colombo or any other place.

The same goes for fishermen. On October 31, the Police Headquarters issued a special announcement requesting to provide all needed facilities for those who come to fishing ports to store or sell their harvest.

Just one or two individuals cannot enter Western Province. However, if the goods are brought in through lorries, they will be allowed to enter the province.“