IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 10 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 10 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Southbar, Mannar on 08th November 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for this illegal activity.
08 Nov 2024
Navy apprehends 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Trincomalee
Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal night diving in Mannar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Pandaraweli, Mannar this morning (01st November 2024) led to the apprehension of 06 suspects who were engaging in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 01 dinghy and 227 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.
01 Nov 2024
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehends 16 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Navy nabs 02 persons for illegal night diving in the eastern seas
Navy apprehends 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on 09th October 2024 led to the apprehension of 04 persons who engaged in illegal fishing without valid fishing passes. During the operation, the Navy also seized one (01) dinghy as well as fishing gear used for this illegal fishing practice.
10 Oct 2024
