Sri Lanka Navy and Police arrested 47 people involved in illegal migration attempt
47 people who were ready to go to France illegally via sea were arrested by Sri Lanka Navy and Police in the town area of Wennappuwa last night (July 31).
The coordinated operation was launched by the Western Naval Command and Wennappuwa Police, based on information received by the Sri Lanka Navy.
The group of individuals were nabbed after searching 03 suspicious vans in Wennappuwa on yesterday night. Among the apprehended persons were 37 males and 06 females over 18 years and 04 individuals below 18 years. The 03 vans used for this illegal act were also taken into custody.
The apprehended persons were identified as residents of Jaffna, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Kalmunai, Batticaloa, Puttalam, Chilaw, Marawila, Mahawewa, Mundalama and Wellawatta. They were handed over to Wennappuwa Police for further investigation.
It is observed that human smugglers organise these kinds of rackets for the purpose of making money quickly. Against such backdrop, the Navy urges the public to refrain from risking their lives by engaging in perilous sea voyages and be victims before the law.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- GovPay to process payments for 30 more state institutions in Sri Lanka starting April February 15, 2025
- Defence Secretary opens 8th annual sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine February 15, 2025
- PHI arrested in Galewela for Rs. 200,000 bribe over hotel trade license February 15, 2025
- Bus overturns near Panadura flyover, four injured February 15, 2025
- AG files money laundering charges against Yoshitha, Grandmother February 14, 2025