The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing gear, during a search operation conducted in Rathugala sea area, Trincomalee in the dark hours of 04th April 2024. A dinghy (01) and unauthorized fishing equipment used for this illegal act were also taken into the naval custody, during this operation.

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Kalmunai on 04th April 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 5033 prescription drugs, made ready for sale without valid licence.