Police strengthen security in Arugam Bay

Police addressing the media today, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that Arugam Bay and Pottuvil have been identified as the most preferred holiday destinations in Sri Lanka for Israeli tourists, due to activities such as surfing.

“Due to their interest in surfing a lot of Israeli tourists have visited Arugam Bay and as a result have also occupied a building in the area. As the area is currently highly populated with Israeli tourists,” he said.

Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that several reports had been received in the past few days regarding potential threats to Israeli tourists in the area.

As a preliminary measures the Police had already set up roadblocks and had also conducted routine inspections of vehicles and the public.

He also said that, the police have taken measures to ensure the safety of all tourists visiting Sri Lanka in the upcoming holiday season

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