77 people arrested trying to illegally migrate to Australia by boat
Posted by Editor on July 11, 2022 - 12:34 pm
Another 77 individuals who attempted to illegally migrate to Australia by boat have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off Kalawankerni, Batticaloa.
The group has been handed over to the Kalawankerni Police for further legal action.
The identities of the individuals are yet to be uncovered.

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