SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized more than 758 motorcycle helmets without the SLS certification mark during 182 island-wide raids conducted in July and October this year.

The latest operation, launched on October 6, resulted in 84 raids across 21 districts, during which 327 helmets that did not carry the SLS certification mark were seized.

The raids targeted motorcycle safety helmets that failed to comply with the SLS 517 standard, which specifies requirements for protective helmets.

The CAA said helmets sold under various brand names had been found during the raids, with some of the same or similar brands appearing in several districts. Investigations are being expanded to identify suppliers, distri...