The Russian Embassy took up the situation with the detention of Russians in Sri Lanka
MOSCOW, 4 Mar — RIA Novosti. Russian diplomats trying to resolve the situation with the detention of Russians in Sri Lanka, reported on the website of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Maldives in Facebook.
On Friday, the media reported about the arrest of nine Russians in Sri Lanka. According to one of the detainees, law enforcement officers have appeared “some claim”
It was noted that three of the detainees own company providing services for skating surfing.
“In connection with spreading information in the media, we inform that the Embassy is in close contact with the Migration service of Sri Lanka to resolve the situation and release the detainees. Part of the Russians were accused of violating the rules of stay in the country”, — stated in the message.
It is noted that the Embassy intends to seek the release of the Russians after the required review by the Lankan authorities.