A Russian couple was detained in Sri Lanka for violating their visas.
Two Russians were arrested in Kandy for expired visas.
Tourist police have caught two Russian citizens for violating immigration laws, writes the Daily Mirror .
The Sri Lankan authorities have begun to actively check the grounds on which foreigners are on the island.
The couple, aged 39 and 32, lived in the country without valid visas, violating the conditions of their stay.
They were found in the Hantan area, detained and taken to the police station.
After the arrest, the two Russians were handed over to the Kandy police.
Police are currently conducting further investigation into the incident to take action against the perpetrators.
The Sri Lankan authorities have begun to massively check the legality of foreigners' stay in the country.
In this regard, the diplomatic mission called on Russian tourists to check their documents in advance.
