Two foreigners withheld at airport over case under probe by police

Two individuals were withheld at Velana International Airport (VIA) on Sunday regarding a case under investigation by the police.

A Police Spokesperson told Sun that two people were withheld at the airport, and subsequently presented to the authority for questioning in connection to a case under investigation. The Spokesperson identified both of them as foreigners.

However, their countries of origin and the nature of the case they were questioned over were not disclosed.

Some media outlets have reported that both foreigners were Indians who are suspected of installing cameras in the airport, to spy.