The apprehension was made by the Northwestern Naval Command, after having searched 04 suspicious three-wheelers at the Kondachchikuda roadblock in Silawathura. Incidentally, the group of individuals and 04 three-wheelers were taken into naval custody. The accused were residents of Mullaitivu (09), Jaffna (04), Mannar (04), and one each from Walachchani, Wattala, and Puttalam areas. The Navy also suspects that a person who devised this illegal migration attempt is among the group apprehended. The group of accused and the 04 three-wheelers in which they traveled were handed over to the Silawathura Police station for onward legal action.

Source: The Nation April 08, 2021 09:00 UTC