39 street racers arrested for unauthorized racing in Piliyandala

At least 39 alleged street racers were arrested along with 27 motorcycles for unauthorized racing along the Piliyandala-Kesbewa bypass road last night.

Police said the suspects were arrested following a complaint received to the 119 police emergency.

It was reported the unauthorized motorcycle race was organized through Facebook.

The arrested suspects would be produced before the Kesbewa Magistrate today.