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Two arrested over unlicensed loudspeaker use near One Galle Face

Original Reporting by Hiru News
Friday, 16 October 2026 at 19:09
Two arrested over unlicensed loudspeaker use near One Galle Face
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Colpetty Police officers arrested two suspects along with court evidence for operating loudspeakers without a valid license while acting as members of an unlawful assembly.Police officers conducted the raid and made the arrests yesterday (15) around 10:00 PM and 10:10 PM near the entrance to the 'One Galle Face' complex within the Fort Police Division, our correspondent stated.The arrested suspects are a 61-year-old resident of Panchikawatta Road, Colombo 10, and a 38-year-old resident of Helamada, Hapugastenna.At the time of arrest, police seized two loudspeakers, an amplifier, a wired microphone, and a small lorry used for this purpose found in their possession, while police state that a large quantity of water bottles and umbrellas were kept inside the lorry.Under instructions from the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Colombo Division, the suspects and court evidence were presented to the Kirulapone Police Station for further investigation.

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  • —Two arrested over unlicensed loudspeaker use near One Galle Face
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