Police will launch a special operation from tomorrow (17) to identify vehicles that are parked illegally or on pavements, DIG Ajith Rohana stated, adding that legal action will be taken against motorists of such vehicles.
He warned that police would tow away any vehicles parked blocking roads or on pavements. Motorists of such vehicles will have to pay the towing charges of their vehicles, he added.
The DIG said the operation is being carried out as road accidents have been reported due to vehicles being parked in 'no parking' areas and on pavements.
Those found guilty by courts for parking vehicles illegally can be fined up to Rs 50, 000, he further said.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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