Nine (09) Indian fishers apprehended for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Nine (09) Indian fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters were apprehended by a Fast Gun Boat attached to the Northern Naval Command during a patrol in the Northern seas North West of Delft island, today (25^th February).

Two dhows used by them have also been taken into naval custody. Accordingly, the Indian fishermen who were brought to SLNS Uthtara, after a basic medical test, are due to be handed over to the office of the Fisheries Inspector in Jaffna for onward legal action.