18 illegal migrants arrested in Negombo

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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.

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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ceylon Friday, 24 February 2017 10:48 AM

these are lazy crazy idiots.any one can go leagaly.make yourself qualified to do so.jail these fools. via DM Android App

Ahmed Friday, 24 February 2017 02:10 PM

seems like human smugglers are now targeting new zealand after australia tightened its asylum laws. new zealand should do the same before its too late

Lord Wolfstein Friday, 24 February 2017 02:19 PM

According to the UN Charter, every citizen is allowed to leave his own country. The developed countries have moved their external borders to the territory of Sri Lanka. Why has the government agreed? It can not be Sri Lanka's job to protect the borders of rich countries.

Rehman Friday, 24 February 2017 04:48 PM

do you still want our passport to remain as one of the worst passports in the world ?

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