• CAA conducted 306 islandwide raids, most in Col.

Over Rs. 25 million in fines have been imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) stated.

The fines were collected through raids conducted over a six-month period from 1 April to 30 September. During this period, a total of 306 raids were carried out across the country, with the highest number of operations in the Colombo District.

Such raids will continue to be conducted without interruption in the future.