Police have arrested six suspects, including a Maldivian national, in connection with recent security threats to tourists in Arugam Bay. Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed that the arrests were made following intelligence reports of potential attacks and suspicious activities involving the photographing of key financial sites in Colombo.

He said, "We have detained a Maldivian and five Sri Lankans, and investigations are ongoing. However, it remains too early to determine the exact nature of any planned attacks. We urge the public to avoid unnecessary speculation as we gather more information."