(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Eighteen Sri Lankans who attempted to migrate to New Zealand illegally were arrested in Negombo in a combined operation carried out by the Navy and the police last night (23rd Thursday).
Navy spokesman Lieutenant Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said a van used by the suspects were also taken into custody.
He said the suspects were handed over to the Negombo police for investigation.
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