93 arrested for leaving SL

lkdood

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Ninety three people were arrested today for trying to leave Sri Lanka by boat.

The Australia bound boat people were arrested in Kosgoda & Beruwela.

Under the law leaving Sri Lanka illegally is a crime that can be punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years.