Colombo (News 1st): Twenty-two people who were making preparations to travel overseas illegally were arrested at a guest house in Siyamblanduwa.

Two human-trafficking masterminds were also arrested during a joint operation carried out by the Police STF and the Sri Lanka Navy in Tiissamaharama.

Police also seized two vehicles belonging to the suspects.

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