SLTB Bus Driver Arrest For Drunk Driving
Nuwara Eliya Police have arrested a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to police, the bus was operating on a scheduled route from Welimada to Negombo when the incident occurred.
During the arrest, bottles of alcohol were reportedly discovered near the driver's seat.
The bus, which belongs to the SLTB depot in Divulapitiya, was subsequently assigned a replacement driver and conductor to continue the journey to its destination.
The arrested driver is expected to be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
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