Illegal immigrants apprehended at Aluthgama

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Forty-four Sri Lankans -35 male, 5 females and 4 children- were arrested this morning at Kaluwamodara, Aluthgama while attempting to flee the country.
Police said members of the group were residents of Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Matale.

The intended destination was still not clear and investigations are continuing.(CP)

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Gulliver Friday, 19 April 2013 04:45 AM

Any boat with illegal migrants should be seized and destroyed. This will definitely prove a deterent

Alagiyawanna Friday, 19 April 2013 01:59 PM

One point. I think they are illegal 'emigrants', not immigrants as stated.

J P Rajan Saturday, 20 April 2013 05:02 AM

With the imminent increase in Electricity Bill, I wouldn't be suprised even middle class people like myself will soon have to jump the boat !!!

Nodrog Sunday, 21 April 2013 11:09 AM

Open refugee camp called "Australia' and send all those caught there.

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