Lankans heading for Ausi netted

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At least 17 Sri Lankans, illegally heading towards Australia in a trawler had been apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy about 20 nautical miles south of Hambantota last night, a spokesman said.

SLN spokesman Commander K.Waranakulasuriya said that these persons, who were from Kudawella, Mirissa had been brought to Galle and would be handed over to the Police for further inquiries.

A stock of dry rations, water bottles were also taken into custody from these immigrants, he said.

(Supun Dias)

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Chamalka Sunday, 20 February 2011 11:41 AM

feeling the wonder of Asia ????

channa Sunday, 20 February 2011 01:35 PM

Well done Navy.....

Ranjith BG Sunday, 20 February 2011 01:47 PM

If they know situation in Aus never go there. Better stay in SL.

Prasanna Sunday, 20 February 2011 02:50 PM

Wonder whether u have ever been to Aus?

kalum Sunday, 20 February 2011 04:47 PM

Let them to go where they belong.

backstreet boy Monday, 21 February 2011 05:13 AM

hasn't Ausi had enough problems with floods and cyclones...and now another ship-load of problems.

Lalith Monday, 21 February 2011 07:16 AM

Very true Rangith....well said!!!!

Lalith Monday, 21 February 2011 07:17 AM

SL is the BEST! without politicos!!!
Prasanna - go and see Aus....its a hell

Lanka Putha Monday, 21 February 2011 10:38 AM

Do you mean tamils dont belong to Srilanka and they belong to Australia?Imagine SL cricket wiout murali

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