The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs is upgrading security at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, by installing facial recognition cameras at all 30 immigration and emigration counters, up from the current eight.
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that the move, supported by the Sri Lanka Police and monitored 24/7 by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), aims to identify organized criminals, suspects, and those with outstanding warrants in real time.
Until the rollout is complete, immigration officials will maximize the use of existing facial recognition-equipped counters to enhance national security and prevent illegal entries or departures.