They have been identified as residents of Beruwala, Chilaw and Kalawanchikudi areas from 21 to 60 years of age.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration and the Sri Lanka Police are conducting further legal proceedings regarding these illegal immigrants.

The French government does not entertain the illegal entry of people to the Réunion Island and such people will be immediately repatriated upon apprehension.

Hence, the Sri Lanka Navy is urging the public to avoid engaging in or supporting illegal migration orchestrated by human traffickers via sea.