Massive illicit liquor operation busted in Wattegama house

Wattegama Police have successfully raided an illicit liquor brewery that was being run discreetly inside a house located close to Wattegama town, within the Wattegama Police Division.

Acting on a tip-off, Wattegama Police officers conducted a raid on the house last night.

Upon inspecting one of the rooms, police discovered a large-scale illegal liquor production operation underway.

During the raid, police seized the following items and arrested one suspect:

• Two barrels containing 400 litres of Goda.


• Several cans containing 155 litres of illicit liquor.


• Seven empty barrels and empty cans.


• A large copper coil used for distillation.


• A gas cooker and three gas cylinders, along with other distilling equipment.

The arrested suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Teldeniya Magistrate's Court.