Ninety Sri Lankans attempting to leave the country illegally were intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy today in seas off Negombo, Navy Spokesman Dinesh Bandara said.
A patrol vessel of the Navy detected migrants who tried to leave the country on a multi-day trawler
It is believed the group were headed to Reunion and the group comprised of residents from Matale, Batticaloa and Chilaw
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