The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 10 individuals attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country via sea.
The Navy said the suspects were arrested during a special operation conducted on the seas off Kurusapadu, Talaimannar last night (16).
The Sri Lanka Navy has been conducting regular operations and patrols covering the sea and coastal areas around the island with the aim of suppressing illegal migration and other forms of illegal activities.
In a similar operation, the Inshore Patrol Craft P 175 of SLNS Buwaneka in the North Central Naval Command intercepted a suspicious dinghy in the sea area of Kurusapadu yesterday.
Upon investigation, the Navy apprehended 10 individuals who were suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea.
Among the apprehended individuals were 04 males, including 02 boat operators, 02 females who are over 18 years of age, and 04 other individuals below 18 years of age.
The suspects were identified as residents of Pesalai, Urumalai, Kilinochchi, and Kantale, and they were handed over to the Talaimannar Police for onward legal action. (NewsWire)