Police and Elections officials stormed a place in Kanthale where ‘election-goodies’ were distributed by the UPFA.

Those who were distributing goods fled as the authorities raided the place, BBC Sandeshaya said. Many women were seen running off with distributed material when the raid took place.

Meanwhile, Trincomalee Assistant Elections Commissioner Sajith Welgama has told the BBC Sandeshaya that there were frequent complaints from people and observers about these distributions.

Police have taken the remaining material into its custody.