Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan Navy reported the detention of four individuals and the confiscation of two dinghies during a special operation in Sand Dunes 3, Talaimannar on 21st October 2023, suspecting their involvement in human trafficking.
Naval teams from SLNS Thammanna and SLNS Gajaba, while conducting an operation in the North Central Naval Command region, intercepted the dinghies due to suspicious activities.
The four individuals on board, ranging from 28 to 45 years old and hailing from Pesalai, Mannar, were taken into custody as they lacked proper licenses and were suspected of facilitating illegal immigration from another country to Sri Lanka.
The detained individuals and seized dinghies have since been handed over to the Talaimannar Police and Mannar Fisheries Inspector for further legal proceedings.
Source: SL Navy
