Navy nabs 5 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command arrested 5 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets in the seas off Narapadu, Vankale yesterday (05th June).

During the arrest, 2 trawlers and a 500m long unauthorized fishing net were taken into naval custody. The arrested fishermen and fishing gear were handed over to the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Mannar for onward investigations.