Police seize 16 motorcycles over racing in Kilinochchi

Dharmapuram Police in Kilinochchi recently arrested 16 youths and seized 16 motorcycles over alleged traffic offences, including speeding.

Dharmapuram Police OIC M. Dissanayake said several of the youths were suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and had been referred for medical examinations.

The arrests were made by officers deployed along the Kilinochchi-Dharmapuram section of the A35 road.

Police said the alleged offences included riding without valid driving licences, speeding and fitting motorcycles with modified equipment designed to increase noise levels.

All 16 suspects are to be produced before the Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court, Dissanayake said.