The Police Department says that legal action has been taken against 211 motorists who were driving under the influence of alcohol, following operations carried out within 24 hours (from 6.00am yesterday) in various parts of the island. 

The Police Headquarters launched special round-the-clock operations from April 10 to apprehend drunk drivers in view of the festive season. 

Cases have been filed against a total of 379 motorists so far, since the commencing of the operations on April 10, out of which 208 are said to be motorcyclists. 125 of them were three-wheeler drivers while the rest (43) are drivers of other vehicles. 

Police also said that 3 bus drivers have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.