Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that there is a risk of 100,000 illegal immigrants entering the country in the next few weeks.

The Minister further stated that Intelligence agencies have already reported on the arrival of those illegal immigrants.

He stated this while participating in a debate in Parliament yesterday in response to the issue raised by MP Rauff Hakeem regarding this matter during the debate.

"It has been reported that 116 illegal migrants from Myanmar have entered the country. An investigation is underway into this matter. They were caught up in this racket and have even paid money. In addition, they have paid about 50 million in their local currency. Apart from th...