IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 08 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Ambalanpokkanei, Mullaitivu and Poduwakattu, Trincomalee on 16th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 03 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear employed for these illegal acts.
17 May 2024
Navy apprehends 29 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 29 persons for engaging in an assortment of illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Chundikulam and Kudarappu in Kilinochchi and Talpadu in Mannar on 15th May 2024. The operations also led to the seizure of 11 dinghies, about 210 sea cucumbers, diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear.
16 May 2024
Navy nabs 02 persons with a stock of sea cucumbers in Silawathura
A special search operation mounted by the Navy in Pandaraweli beach vicinity, Silawathura on 14th May 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 individuals who were in the process of preparing about 3500 illegally harvested sea cucumbers for transportation. Along with the stock of sea cucumbers, a cab used for this illegal act was also taken into the naval custody.
16 May 2024
Thirteen (13) persons apprehended for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in Mannar
Search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in Pesalai and Vankalapadu sea area of Mannar on 09th May 2024, led to the apprehension of 13 persons for illegal harvesting and transporting of sea cucumbers. The operations also resulted in the seizure of about 627 sea cucumbers, 07 trawlers and unauthorized fishing equipment.
10 May 2024
Navy apprehends 06 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern seas
Thirteen (13) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea areas of Vankalei and Pallimunai, Mannar on 29th and 30th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 13 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operations also resulted in the confiscation of 777 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, diving gear and 05 trawlers.
01 May 2024
Four (04) persons held in Mannar for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in the sea area of Pesalai, Mannar on 28th April 2024 led to the apprehension of 04 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumber. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 343 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and 02 dinghies.
29 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 09 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in northern waters
The Navy nabbed 09 persons, along with 04 dinghies, unauthorized nets and fishing gear, for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during a search operation conducted in the sea area off Chalei, Jaffna on 24th April 2024. The individuals involved were caught by the Navy, whilst they were engaging in fishing with unauthorized nets and participating in light course fishing.
25 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy nabbed 17 persons, along with 07 dinghies, for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Kaddaikadu in Kilinochchi, Upparu in Muthur as well as the Nayaru Lagoon and Pudumathalan sea area in Mullaitivu on 17th and 18th April 2024. The individuals involved were caught by the Navy, whilst they were engaging in night diving, using unauthorized nets for fishing, and participating in light course fishing.
19 Apr 2024
Navy apprehends 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 12 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Round Island, Trincomalee and Kaddaikadu, Kilinochchi on 17th April 2024. The individuals involved in light course fishing and fishing with unauthorized nets when the apprehensions were made. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies used for these illegal acts.
18 Apr 2024
