Sailor arrested for assaulting Immigration officials

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A Sri Lankan passenger returning from Singapore has been arrested for assaulting two Immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport last night, Police said.

The 34 year old passenger was employed as a sailor on a commercial ship and is a resident from Peradeniya.

He was reported to be under the influence of liquor and entered into an argument with the Immigration officials.

He is due to be produced in the Negombo Magistrate courts today.

By T.K.G. Kapila

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