A second boat load nabbed in Kosgoda

8 August 2012 05:34 am

Another 68 people were arrested early this morning by the Navy in the Kosgoda coastal belt in the Galle District, attempting to flee the country to Australia, Navy Spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuirya said.

Two females and three children were reported to have been among the illegal asylum seekers.

The suspects are to be produced before the Balapitiya Magistrates court today. (Kusal Chamath)