A few Israelis remain in Sri Lanka surfing town despite terrorism warning
The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli government to immediately leave due to the threat of a possible terrorist attack.
Tourists warned to avoid popular surfing spot in Sri Lanka after terrorism threat
The warning comes as Israel’s national security council called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat. Sri Lanka police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at Arugam Bay in the country’s east.
TID arrests two persons over threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Police says two persons have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on suspicion of allegedly planning to attack Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka
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
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.
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.
Police respond to potential threats to tourists in Arugam Bay
Sri Lanka Police addressed the situation in the Arugam Bay area following the US Embassy in Colombo’s travel advisory for its citizens. ..
Sri Lanka east coast on alert for possible anti-Israeli security threat
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.
Travel Advisories Remain in Place for Four Countries Amid Tourist Terrorist Threats in Sri Lanka: Three Arrested
Three Arrests Made Overnight in Connection With Threats to Tourists in Sri Lanka's Popular Tourist Destination, Arugum Bay and Coastal Areas
Sri Lanka police arrest three people after threat to Israelis at popular tourist spots
Sri Lankan police arrested three people over a threat to Israeli travellers after heightening security at popular tourist attractions. Three suspects have been taken into custody and are now being interrogated,
Sri Lanka: Attack Planned For Surfing Resort At Arugam Bay: Reports
Police in Sri Lanka have arrested three people on suspicion of plotting an attack against Israeli tourists. Public security minister said on Thursday that the arrests were made in the eastern coast surfing Resort.
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