Nov 12, Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy with the support of the police strengthened security on the coastal belt in deep south Hambanthota district following information on the presence of suspicious speed boats in the sea off the southern coast.

Police received information on the boats suspected to be belonging to the LTTE Sea Tigers Wing off the sea between Rekawa and Tangalla around 3 PM yesterday.

Special security has been provided to Tangalla and Kudawella fishing harbors. Tangalla Navy camp was waiting for the arrival of gun boats from Galle Navy Base to conduct search operations.