STF nabs suspect for allowing illegal immigration

STF arrests suspect for facilitating illegal immigration

by Amani Nilar 14-09-2022 | 5:25 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Police Special Task Force has arrested one suspect who facilitated transportation for illegal immigrants to go to Australia by boat in Kattankudi.

The suspect was identified as a 38-year-old resident of Batticaloa.

Police said that on 10th of September, five suspects were arrested near the Kalladi bridge for providing transportation facilities to a group of suspects who were attempting to migrate to Australia illegally.

The Kanthankudi police are conducting further investigations into the incident.