Ja-Ela Othkele and Bhallakada marshes raided and 200 barrels of Goda (40500 liters) seized

Officers of the Western Province North Crime Division arrested a suspect with 40500 liters (200 barrels) of Goda used to brew illicit liquor and 843 liters of illicit liquor from Ja-Ela Othkele marshes on the morning of 29.03.2025. In another raid conducted in the Hallakkada marshes, two suspects were arrested with 5481 liters (29 barrels) of Goda, 225 liters of illicit liquor, 03 copper coils and 02 gas stoves.

The suspects are 30, 32, and 50 year old residents of Ekala and Dolosbage areas.