Navy assists to nab illegal tree fellers
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Barana located in Mullikulam in Northwestern Naval Command, yesterday (17) assisted the officials of the Forest Department and Silawathura Police to raid an illegal tree felling activity carried out in Karadakkuliya area. During the raid, 3 persons engaged in the tree felling racket along with 3 ‘Manilkara hexandra’ trees locally known as ‘Palu’ were taken into custody.

Sri Lanka Navy stays on complete alert around the clock to curb any form of illegal activity taking place at sea or on land, realizing the national responsibility vested on its shoulders.