Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Eleven individuals have been arrested for engaging in illegal motorcycle and three-wheeler racing linked to betting activities along the Kesbewa alternative road in Piliyandala, police said.

The arrests were made in the early hours of today (29) by the Piliyandala Police.

A total of 12 motorcycles and two three-wheelers used in the races were also taken into police custody.

Investigations have revealed that individuals had organized the event via a WhatsApp group, instructing participants to gather at the location at around 7:30 p.m. yesterday (28), before proceeding with the races.

Acting on a tip-off, police-assisted by residents-obtained video evidence of the races before blocking the road and arresting the s...