Sixteen persons who attempted to illegally migrate to Australia by boat have been apprehended in Wennappuwa yesterday (Aug 20).
The arrest had been made between 12:30 am and 1:30 am at a residence when the group had been preparing to leave by boat.
A lorry and four life jackets had been seized from the suspects at the time of the arrest.
The suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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