A candidate contesting for the Local Government election was arrested in Thanamalvila while he was distributing leaflets in a car, Police said.

They said the car and 143 leaflets were taken into police custody.

The suspect was identified as a resident of Parakramapura, Kuda Oya.

Meanwhile, a 54-year-old person was also arrested in Thanamalvila while he was illegally transporting voters to a polling centre in Kiwulara in a cab.

The two suspects are to be produced in Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court today.

The Police said two people were arrested in Katubedda, Moratuwa while they were putting up posters earlier this morning.

They said 110 posters were taken into police custody.