Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A massive illegal liquor distillery operating within the Somawathiya Reserve in the Sungakavila area was raided by Pulasthipura Police and Somawathiya wildlife officers.

The operation followed intelligence received by the Pulasthipura OIC regarding long-term illicit activities in the forest.

Pulasthipura Police state that the raid occurred yesterday (1) afternoon, resulting in the arrest of one suspect. Officers seized 3,600 ml of goda, 50,000 ml of illicit liquor, and nearly six barrels used for transport, along with other manufacturing equipment.

The suspect and the seized contraband are scheduled for production before the Polonnaruwa Magistrate's Court today (2).

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