IUU Fishing
Twenty-eight (28) individuals held for involvement in illegal fishing
Two (02) persons nabbed for illegal transportation of sea cucumbers
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Police Special Task Force, carried out a search operation in Welanithurai, Jaffna, on 14 Oct 25. The operation led to the arrest of 02 suspects transporting 1,240 illegally harvested sea cucumbers without valid permits, along with the seizure of the cab used for the transport.
16 Oct 2025
Forty-five (45) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Police STF from 29 Sep to 07 Oct 25, forty-five (45) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 11 dinghies, 02 canoes and 01 cab in multiple locations across the island.
13 Oct 2025
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
Navy nabs 36 individuals in crackdown on illegal fishing practices
In separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources from 16 to 25 Sep 25, thirty-six (36) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 13 dinghies and 02 canoes in multiple locations across the island.
29 Sep 2025















