Two persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 persons for their involvement in light-coarse fishing, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Chundikulam, Jaffna on 16th September 2024. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear.

The Sri Lanka Navy maintains a vigilant stance, actively engaging in operations to combat illegal fishing within its sea and coastal regions. This initiative aims to endorse and support legal fishing activities.

As an extension of these efforts, the Naval Deployment Veththalakerni in the Northern Naval Command apprehended 02 persons and seized 02 dinghies along with unauthorized fishing gear, for engaging in light-coarse fishing off Chundikulam on 16th September.

The persons apprehended during these operations were identified as residents of Konnanthive and Mullian, aged 40 and 41. Those individuals along with the dinghies and fishing equipment were handed over to the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Office in Jaffna for onward legal action.