Sri Lanka Police Increase Security in Arugam Bay After Threats to Travelers
The Sri Lanka government is tightening security near one of the island’s more popular surf spots after police received information about a possible threat to Israeli travelers, according to reports. Police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at
Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Police in Sri Lanka have raised security around a popular surfing destination after receiving information about a possible threat to Israeli travelers, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at Arugam Bay in the east.
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Heightened Security Measures in Sri Lanka over Threats to Tourists
Sri Lankan police have increased security at Arugam Bay, a popular surfing spot, following a warning of a threat to Israeli tourists. This follows an alert from the US embassy urging Americans to avoid the area.
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Security has been beefed up in the eastern coast surfing resort of Arugam Bay following information about a possible attack against foreign tourists, especially Israelies, in the area, police said on Wednesday.
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Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack. The agency said the warning pertained to the area of Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of Sri Lanka,
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The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.
Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the authorities stepped up the security across the country,
Sri Lanka Boosts Security as US, Israel Warn of Terrorist Attack
Sri Lanka beefed up security in tourism hot spots after the US and Israel warned citizens to leave popular beach resort areas because of possible attacks on visitors.
Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings
Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.
US and Israel warn of potential attack on tourist locations in Sri Lanka
Both the United States and Israel issued security alerts Wednesday warning of a potential attack on tourist locations in a coastal area of Sri Lanka.
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