The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special search operation conducted off the coast of the Colombo Port on 25 Jan 25, apprehended three (03) individuals engaged in illegal fishing activities using spear guns, along with a dinghy (01).

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 34 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during special operations conducted in the sea area north of Mannar on 25 and 26 Jan 25.