Navy foils illegal migration attempt, one suspect held

The Navy held a suspect during a search conducted at Madagalthurai in Jaffna on 09^th September 2019.

The Northern Naval Command during a search carried out in Madagalthurai area interrogated a suspicious person and it was revealed that he was attempting to illegally migrate to India via sea route. Further, the suspect had Indian currency worth Rs 3,650 and a mobile phone.

The apprehended person along with foreign currency and mobile phone was handed over to the Illawalai Police Station for onward legal action. As a result of continuous routine patrols conducted, the Navy has been able to prevent a number of illegal activities and migration attempts by boats.