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Over 1,500 drunk drivers arrested during New Year season

(UTV|COLOMBO) – A total of 1,536 drivers have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol from 11 April, the Police stated on Wednesday (17).

Accordingly, a total of 42,114 cases have been filed against various traffic offences during the island-wide operations.

Furthermore, 266 drivers have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during the last 24-hours, while 7,134 cases filed on various traffic violations.

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