March 02, Colombo (LNW): A high-speed chase ensued in the northern region of Sri Lanka when police attempted to stop a truck carrying a load of sand, suspected of also transporting illicit drugs.
The incident, which took place in the vicinity of Point Pedro, escalated when the truck failed to comply with orders to halt at a checkpoint and instead sped away, leading officers to open fire on the vehicle as it fled through Valvettithurai.
According to the Police Media Division, the driver and his assistant abandoned the truck shortly after the shooting, making a swift escape from the scene. Despite their attempts to flee, it was later confirmed that the assistant had sustained injuries during the pursuit.
In a turn of events, the Mandigai Hospital contacted the police to report that the injured assistant had been admitted for treatment.
Authorities are now working to track down both individuals involved in the incident, with the truck seized and further investigations underway into the contents of the vehicle.
Initial reports suggest that the truck may have been involved in the illegal transportation of drugs, though police have yet to confirm the exact nature of the materials being smuggled.
