A Sri Lankan national, was arrested at Uchipuli Valangapuri coast near here while two others escaped into a nearby forest, police said today.
Sagaya Stephen from Thalaimannar was seen moving around in suspicious circumstances near the coast last night along with two others when he was arrested, 'Q' Branch inspector N Rajeswari said.
The two others managed to escape into a nearby forest, she added.
The trio had come from Thalaimannar by a fibreglass boat, she said.
Police also seized the boat which was fitted with a Suzuki engine.
Enquiries are on to find out why the trio had come to the town.
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