26.12.2007
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspicious
vessel located 90 nautical miles east of Arugambay last
morning (December 25).
According to Navy sources, the vessel which had been drifting
towards the mainland was detected by Navy Sea units last
morning.
The Navy has already sent a boarding party to the ship and
the crew is presently being taken to the nearest harbour
for further investigations.
Navy personnel are now checking the ship. According to the
reliable information the ship's crew comprises of Indonesian
nationals.
The
LTTE has on previous occasions smuggled arms aboard ships,
often registered in foreign countries and manned by foreign
nationals. In September, the Navy sank three rebel ships
packed with weapons and carrying light aircraft.
Courtesy
- Government Information