Navy arrests 31 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Therapuththa located in Silawathurai in the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 31 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities in the sea area of Silawathurai yesterday (6). The fishermen had engaged in illegal fishing practices using unlawful fishing gear and without valid licence.

During the arrest, 7 dinghies, 7 unauthorized fishing nets (Surukku), 3 pairs of diving fins and 12 diving masks were taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons and belongings were handed over to the Mannar Fisheries Inspector for further investigations.