Individuals who fail to cooperate with police inspections of houses or vehicles will face legal action, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler warned today.
Addressing the media, he urged the public to extend full compliance to officers engaged in inspections under the ongoing national program to curb crime and drug peddling.
The Police spokesman said the program involves inspections, arrests, and investigations across the country, and stressed that public cooperation is vital.
His remarks followed an incident in the Minuwangoda Police Division today, where a car ignored orders to stop at three checkpoints.
Police opened fire on the vehicle over suspicion, exercising their powers under the crime‑curbing initiative.
Two suspects were later arrested in Seeduwa, and the car was taken into custody. Investigations into the suspects are continuing. (Newswire)