Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Police Media Division reported that in operations conducted across the island yesterday (29), under the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a total of 4,044 individuals were arrested for traffic violations.

These arrests were made after searching 27,522 individuals.

In addition to the traffic arrests, police also detained:

678 individuals on suspicion.

14 individuals directly identified in connection with crimes.

173 warrant defaulters.

36 drunk drivers.

9 individuals related to reckless driving.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....