26 more asylum seekers netted

7 August 2012 04:48 am

More illegal asylum seekers were arrested by Sri Lanka Navy early this morning. At least 26 Tamil and Muslim asylum seekers were sailing to Australia in two trawlers some 10-15 nautical miles off Valachchenai seas when they were intercepted by the Navy, The Navy said.

They are being brought to Trincomalee Navy Jetty.  (Amadoru Amarajeewa)
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