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LNP – Over 1,000 caught during crime prevention operations in WP

Some 1,156 suspects have been arrested during a crime prevention operation carried out covering the Western Province yesterday.

Police said 551 persons who were issued arrest warrants and 54 wanted criminals for committing various crimes have been among those arrested.

The combing operation was conducted from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm yesterday.

Tyronne Jayamanne

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