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