The warning comes as Israel’s national security council called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat. Sri Lanka police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at Arugam Bay in the country’s east.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Police in Sri Lanka have raised security around a popular surfing destination after receiving information about a possible threat to Israeli travelers, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at Arugam Bay in the east.

Sri Lankan police have increased security at Arugam Bay, a popular surfing spot, following a warning of a threat to Israeli tourists. This follows an alert from the US embassy urging Americans to avoid the area.

The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.

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 to Israeli travelers, according to reports. Police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at

Sri Lankan police arrested three people over a threat to Israeli travellers after heightening security at popular tourist attractions. Three suspects have been taken into custody and are now being interrogated,