Australia bound 2 more arrested in Trinco

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Two men were taken into police custody while waiting to flee to Australia illegally in Sambalthivu, Trincomalee, late last night, police said.

A tractor and another man, who is the driver of the tractor, were also taken into the police custody with a stock of dry food and eight pairs of slippers

Suspects are to be produced before the court today. The Uppuveli police are conducting further investigations. (Amadoru Amarajeewa)

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Kiris Baba Amaray Tuesday, 10 July 2012 05:21 AM

So far somany arrests were done, but we did-not hear anyone punished. What is happening to those were arrested?

Godagampala Rohana Tuesday, 10 July 2012 05:25 AM

Politicians only involved in this racket, trace them first then a fullstop could be kept for this nasty act.

Sapumal Bandara Tuesday, 10 July 2012 06:28 AM

THIS IS BIG BUSINESS WORTH MILLIONS OF US DOLLARS OPERATED AND CONTROLLED BY THE MAFIA.

Kiwi Wednesday, 11 July 2012 04:50 AM

Were they trying to go by tractor to Aussi??????

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