US Embassy warns citizens to avoid Arugam Bay due to ‘credible threat’
October 23, 2024 09:55 am
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has strongly advised its citizens to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice, citing credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area.
The Embassy says it has received credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area.
“Due to the serious risk posed by this threat, the Embassy imposed a travel restriction on Embassy personnel for Arugam Bay effective immediately and until further notice.”
“U.S. citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice,” the security alert said.
