
The Navy intercepted and arrested 97 persons off the coast of the Oluvil area early this morning (March 27) attempting to illegally travel to Australia, Navy Spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya stated.
The Spokesman told Ada Derana that 39 of the arrested persons were male while 18 females and 40 children were among the group.
The arrested group are currently being held at the Oluvil harbour while they will be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations to be conducted.



















