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628 foreign nationals arrested in Sri Lanka since January for illegal activities
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 628 foreign nationals across the country since January 1, 2026, for engaging in illegal activities
Summary
ASP Wootler noted that many of the arrested individuals had been operating from rented houses, apartments, and office spaces, warning that property owners could also face legal consequences if premises are used for unlawful purposes."We urge owners of houses, apartments, and office spaces to keep the nearest Police Station informed when renting to foreign nationals, providing details regarding the visitors," he…
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People
- F.U. Wootler
- ASP Wootler
- Koswatte
Organisations
- ASP Wootler2
- Police Spokesman
- Sri Lanka Police
Places
- Philippines2
- Cambodia2
- Myanmar2
- Vietnam2
- China2
- India2
- Cinnamon Gardens
- Mount Lavinia
Keywords
- arrested2
- illegal2
- for2
- cybercrimes
- activities
- emigration
- nationals
- engaging
- january
- rackets
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