Australia bound men nabbed

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Five people who were staying at the Kataragama Dutugemunu Pilgrims’ Rest were taken into custody by police on suspicion. Kataragama police carried out the raid on a tip off from the public.

Inquiries have revealed that they had been asked to lodge at the Pilgrims’ Rest by a racketeer in Udappuwa area until their turn came to leave for Australia. The suspects were between 23 and 54 years of age and residents from Udappuwa, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, and Negombo.

A police team has been deployed to arrest the kingpin of the racket.

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Comments - 11

Mahajanaya Sunday, 01 July 2012 09:41 AM

Please let them go.... at least they can enjoy in Auzi and can have bright future their families

Kiris Baba Amaray Sunday, 01 July 2012 12:45 PM

Thease illegal acts are taking place very often now. IGP its your turn now, take appropriate action against such racketers and stop this nonesones. Otherwise it will be a black mark to SriLanka.

Yohan Perera Sunday, 01 July 2012 01:46 PM

Are you sure they will make it to Auzi safely???

Nodrog Sunday, 01 July 2012 03:04 PM

Lazy people looking for the easy way out by living on the dole in Australia..

Jacoob Sunday, 01 July 2012 11:37 PM

hey baba,

Black marks will not be noted on a thick black paper .. so do not worry .. go to sleep with piece of mind ...

Aus Monday, 02 July 2012 01:04 AM

Just about 10 days ago, out of 200 boat people only 113 landed safly in Aus. Please stop this illegal human trafficking business asap.

ahmed Monday, 02 July 2012 03:13 AM

Let them have a chance...U guys never clean the rubbishes dwelling in this country,but >>>>>

ANURA Monday, 02 July 2012 03:55 AM

Allapiyaw , illegal immigrants who try to jump the queue spreading false propaganda against the mother Lanka simply to gain economic advantage in Australia.

Shamini Monday, 02 July 2012 04:40 AM

What economic advantages do they have in this country if they do not have connections to high and mighty? They will stop leaving Sri Lanka in hordes when this country truly becomes a Dharmishta society; - no white vans, no robberies, no rapes and child molestations, no political thuggery, no mismanagement of education, no discrimination against minorities, no tax waivers for political big wigs - job opportunities for all based on qualifications and no favors for politicians' supporters. (There's more that can be added to this list which makes people flee this country of ours...)

sltk2004 Monday, 02 July 2012 04:53 AM

If they are willing to take the risk, why should we care ? Let them go if they want to

Alex Monday, 02 July 2012 04:54 AM

# Jacoob

Excellent comment

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