123 more asylum seekers arrested

29 August 2012 11:16 am - 3 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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Nearly 123 asylum seekers were arrested this evening by the Navy off Chundikulam in Point Pedro and off Batticaloa.

The trawler intercepted off Batticaloa had 62 people on board while the trawler intercepted off Chundikulam had 61 people on board, the Navy said. (SD)

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lalith Wednesday, 29 August 2012 11:53 AM

y dont the police investigate who responsible for sending these ppl???

Dammika Wednesday, 29 August 2012 12:24 PM

Aren't these people stupid .... if you see past few days so many get caught. Cost Guard operation is superb now ... they should know that they cannot leave like that.

Engine driver Wednesday, 29 August 2012 09:31 PM

Send them to Kyts island for detention and investigations.

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