628 Foreigners Arrested Over Illegal Activities In This Year

COLOMBO (News 1st); Police say that 628 foreigners have been arrested for illegal activities so far, this year.

Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, stated at a press conference held yesterday that those arrested include individuals from China, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

He said they were taken into custody for violating immigration and emigration laws, as well as for involvement in cybercrimes.

ASP Wootler added that the suspects were arrested in various parts of the island on charges of operating illegal rackets while renting houses and buildings.