An automatic facial recognition system has been installed at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
It is to identify people who may be involved in criminal activities.
The relevant steps have been taken under the guidance of Public Security Minister Tiran Alas and Acting Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon.
It is reported that this system has been installed with the aim of identifying persons who are leaving or coming from the country in connection with any illegal activities.
