Five held in Batticaloa for assisting illegal migrations to Australia

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested five persons on suspicion of aiding and abetting those seeking to illegally travel to Australia via sea route. 

The relevant suspects were reportedly arrested during four operations which were carried out within the Muththuvaran beach in Kaththankudi police domain yesterday (Sep 11), for the charges of aiding and abetting a group who were attempting to illegally migrate to Australia through sea route by providing them transport facilities via boat.