Three persons attempted illegal fishing apprehended by Navy

SL Navy apprehended 03 persons who attempted illegal fishing without permits for fishing, at Kataspathri area in Mannar, on 25th June 2020.

Accordingly, Naval personnel of North Central Naval Command apprehended these 03 persons who were engaging in illegal fishing without valid permit for fishing. Navy also seized a dinghy used by them.

The suspects are residents of Pesalai area aged between 18-28. They along with the dinghy and OBM were handed over to Fisheries Inspector, Pesalai for onward action.