IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 16 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumber
Navy apprehends 05 persons transporting sea cucumber suspected of being illegally harvested
The Sri Lanka Navy on 10th January 2024 apprehended 05 individuals in the Nadukuda area of Mannar while transporting around 1000 sea cucumbers, believed to have been unlawfully harvested. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used for this illicit activity as well as diving equipment utilized by the suspects.
11 Jan 2024
Navy intercepts 03 dinghies smuggling more than 2000kg of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 03 dinghies while they were smuggling a large haul of sea cucumber weighing around 2032kg (wet weight), via sea. The apprehension was made off Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya, during a search operation carried out in the dark hours of 08th January 2024. The operation also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects in connection to this illegal act.
09 Jan 2024
Navy apprehends 08 persons for illegal fishing in northwestern waters
The Navy apprehended 08 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted off Kalpitiya, Baththalangunduwa and Uchchamunai on 19th December 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies, about 1995 illegally harvested sea cucumbers as well as diving equipment.
20 Dec 2023
Navy takes hold of a poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
Navy apprehends 04 persons whilst transporting dried sea cucumber illegally
Navy apprehends 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off Silawathura, Vankalai in Mannar, Kalmunai Point in Jaffna and beach area of Negombo on 13th December 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 06 dinghies, diving gear and about 743 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.
15 Dec 2023
Navy takes hold of a poaching trawler in Sri Lankan waters
Navy apprehends 07 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Silawathura
The Navy apprehended 07 persons who engaged in illegal night diving in Silawathura sea area, during a search operation conducted in the wee hours of today (13th December 2023). The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, diving gear and about 874 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.
13 Dec 2023
