Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat (01) poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 12 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
13 Jan 2026
Thirteen (13) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 06 to 11 Jan 26, thirteen (13) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 04 dinghies in multiple locations across the island.
