US EditionSri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
- Sri Lanka police arrested three people linked to a possible attack on Israeli tourists, according to Minister of Public Security and Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath.
- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka warned Americans to avoid Arugam Bay due to credible threats.
- The Sri Lankan government increased security measures, including road blocks and deploying military forces, to protect tourists during the year-end season.
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Sri Lanka Warned About Terror Plot Against Israeli Tourists, 3 Arrested
Sri Lankan police arrested three persons on suspicion of plotting an attack against Israeli tourists in the eastern coast surfing resort of Arugam Bay following a tip-off from Indian intelligence, authorities said on Thursday.
Sri Lanka detains three for plotting attacks on Israelis following India’s intel
Sri Lanka on Thursday (Oct 24) detained three individuals for plotting attacks against Israeli tourists in the country’s south. Lanka’s Minister of Public Security and Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said an investigation had been launched. Authorities acknowledged that intelligence inputs from neighbouring India helped the government nab three suspects, one of whom is a Sri Lankan national based in Iraq. Earlier, Israel’s National Security Counc…
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The Straits TimesSri Lanka arrests three after US attack warning
Sri Lanka police arrested three people in connection with warnings of a planned attack on Israel travellers visiting the Indian Ocean island, a government minister said Thursday. This comes a day after the authorities stepped up security across the country, and the United States issued a warning about a possible attack at a popular tourist destination. Three Sri Lankans have been taken into custody and are now being interrogated said Minister of…
Report: Three arrested in Sri Lanka on suspicion of planning to attack Israeli tourists
On Wednesday, Israel's national security council called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack. The U.S., U.K. and Germany issued similar warnings
Sri Lanka arrests 3 men in plot to attack Israeli-run Jewish center: What we know
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested on Thursday after Israel's National Security Council urged Israelis to leave certain areas of the country due to "credible terrorism threats."
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