Navy foils another illegal migration attempt

Sri Lanka Navy apprehend 10 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a special operation conducted in seas off Kurusapadu, Talaimannar.

Last night (Aug 16), the Inshore Patrol Craft P 175 of SLNS Buwaneka in the North Central Naval Command had intercepted a suspicious dinghy in the sea area of Kurusapadu.

Upon investigation, the navy apprehended 10 individuals who were suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country.

Among the apprehended individuals were 04 males including 02 boat operators and 02 females who are over 18 years of age and 04 other individuals below 18 years of age. The Navy also held the dinghy used in this illegal sea voyage.

The suspects were identified as residents of Pesalai, Urumalai, Kilinochchi and Kantale. They were handed over to the Talaimannar Police for onward legal action.