The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has foiled an illegal migration attempt and arrested 64 individuals during a special operation conducted in the eastern seas this morning (15th June 2022).
The Fast Attack Craft P 484 of the Fast Attack Flotilla attached to the Eastern Naval Command has intercepted a suspicious local fishing trawler, during a patrol off Trincomalee yesterday morning (15th June).
Upon being searched, the Navy apprehended 64 persons, believed to be illegal immigrants heading to a foreign country by sea, along with the fishing trawler used for the illegal activity.
Among the apprehended individuals were 50 males including 07 persons involved in this racket, 11 females and 03 children.
The suspects, from 02 to 55 years of age, are residents of Trincomalee, Mullaitivu and Jaffna. They will be handed over to the Trincomalee Harbour Police for onward legal proceedings, the Navy said.
Courtesy: Colombo Page
