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Eight Bus Drivers Arrested in Rathnapura Narcotics Operation
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CrimeAccidentSunday, June 14, 2026

Eight Bus Drivers Arrested in Rathnapura Narcotics Operation

TLDR

  • Horana bus crew arrested in narcotics op; 151 screened.

  • Rathnapura operation on June 16th saw 8 bus drivers held.

  • 96 buses inspected in Rathnapura drug bust; drivers face court.

  • Combined ops target impaired bus crew for passenger safety.

An operation conducted yesterday (11) at the Horana main bus stand resulted in the arrest of bus drivers and conductors suspected of operating under the influence of narcotics. The joint effort by the National Transport Medical Institute and local police screened 151 individuals. While reports vary, several bus crew members were apprehended for alleged drug use. The operation was conducted to ensure passenger safety and prevent accidents caused by impaired driving.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 16 · 3:30 AM

Following a narcotics operation on June 16th, eight bus drivers were arrested in the Rathnapura town area for operating passenger buses while under the influence of drugs. Authorities inspected 96 buses as part of the operation, which was a joint effort involving the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority, Sri Lanka Police, and the National Transport Medical Institute. The arrested drivers and their buses have been taken into police custody and will be presented before the court.

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