SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Police said that a total of 27,430 individuals were inspected yesterday (06) during daily search operations conducted across the country.

Issuing a statement, the Police said the operations led to the arrest of 524 suspects. Among them, 14 individuals directly linked to criminal activities were identified during the searches.

Additionally, 309 warrant holders and 156 individuals with open warrants were apprehended, according to Police.

During the operations, 422 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while a further 79 motorists were taken into custody for reckless driving.

Meanwhile, legal action has been initiated against 4,826 individuals for other traffic-related offences, t...