17 arrested over water pollution

2015-10-29

Police Naval Division officials have arrested 17 individuals for alleged pollution of Kelani River and Hamilton canal yesterday (28).

The suspects – 12 women and five men- were dumping garbage into Kelani River and Hamilton canal, Police Media Unit told Ceylon Today Online.

The suspects were released on police bail. They were ordered to appear before Hultsdorf and Mahara Magistrates on 5 November, Police Media Unit added.

Police Naval Division is conducting further investigations.