These arrests came after coordinated raids and thorough security checks by special police teams in the Hatton police division. The operations focused on important transit areas like Hatton, Polpitiya, Ginigathhena, and Nallathanniya to protect the safety and sanctity of the pilgrimage route. The Police Media Division highlighted that these actions are part of a continued effort to stop drug smuggling and use during this sacred time. They also cautioned that police monitoring would increase during the season to avoid similar incidents and to maintain order among the many devotees visiting the holy site.
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Over 300 busted for possession of narcotics during Sri Pada season
