Thirty suspects have been arrested while attempting to migrate illegally via seas off the Southern Province today (Mar 07).
The arrest was carried out by Navy personnel who were on an inspection patrol on two Fast Attack Craft earlier today.
The vessel used the illegal migrants was 80 nautical miles away from land at the time of the arrest, Navy officials said.
Navy officials added that the vessel along with the suspects are currently being brought towards the shore.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
Leave Comments