Aussie bound 25 arrested in Beruwala

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Twenty five people were arrested today in Beruwala when they attempted to flee the country to Australia, early this morning
The suspects were arrested in Nilgo Wadiya, Bandarawaththa within the Beruwala police area.

The Police said that the main suspect who is said to be the head of the smuggling ring has been arrested. He is reported to be a resident of Moratuwa.
The suspects are to be produced before the Kalutara magistrate’s court today.

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Nodrog Wednesday, 08 August 2012 05:31 AM

Hefty punishments must be meted out to the kingpins for putting so many lives at risk in their flimsy boats.

Cheena Wednesday, 08 August 2012 07:32 AM

Why every one wants to go to Australia, why not CHINA.

Bawa Wednesday, 08 August 2012 11:25 AM

One day - Land of Sri Lanka will flee towards to Australia - Goverment must tie the country with some thing can not be moved.

Jayantha Wednesday, 08 August 2012 11:14 PM

To the Sri Lankan Australians!!
If you were Economic Immigrants, Why are you trying to stop these Poor Sri Lankans, Following your Foot Steps?
What about Gota's Green Card?

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