Navy arrests 14 fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 14 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets in the sea area off Norway Island today (04th June).

During the arrest, 2 dinghies, 2 Outboard motors, 2 unauthorized fishing nets, and 1 diving mask were taken into naval custody. The arrested fishermen and fishing gear were produced before the Assistant Director of Fisheries for further investigations.