Police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at Arugam Bay, which holds a prominent righthand point break on the eastern side of the island.

Security has been strengthened in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, after warnings of a potential attack on foreign tourists, particularly targeting Israelis. The U.S. and Israeli governments have advised ...

“The travel alert for Arugam Bay and the coastal areas in south and west Sri Lanka (including for the cities Ahangame, Galle, Hikkaduwa and Weligama) has been raised to level 4,” it stated.

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Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.

Yet, on August 20, 2024, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory warning its citizens against visiting Arugam Bay if they were travelling to Sri Lanka.

The arrests came a day after both the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka and Israel’s National Security Council warned their citizens to avoid Arugam Bay, a popular surf destination.

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The Sri Lanka government is tightening security near one of the island’s more popular surf spots after police received information about a possible threat NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

“The travel alert for Arugam Bay and the coastal areas in south and west Sri Lanka (including for the cities Ahangame, Galle, Hikkaduwa and Weligama) has been raised to level 4,” it stated.