More than 100,000 litres (103,095 l) of fuel stocks illegally hidden amidst the prevailing fuel crisis in the country have been recovered upon raids. As of now, security forces have launched 954 raids in search of hidden fuel stocks.
Among the stockpiled fuel were 27,152 litres of petrol, 62,723 litres of diesel and 13,220 litres of kerosene. 885 persons were arrested in alleged connection with the stockpiling.
Operations are continuously being carried out to seize those involved in stockpiling fuel, said Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa.
Despite the ongoing fuel crisis, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) is of the view that there are fuel stocks enough for another month’s period. It added that some people are illegally stockpiling fuel for future consumption, hence an artificial fuel shortage in the country.
MIAP
