Coordinated operation nets two suspects with prohibited fishing gear

During a coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Jaffna on 29 Sep 25, two suspects were arrested along with 857 unauthorized fishing nets which had been made ready for sale.

The Navy continues to conduct regular operations to prevent illegal fishing, ensuring the protection of lawful fishing and the livelihoods of fishing communities. Vigilant around the clock, naval personnel remain alert in monitoring and curbing these activities.

The coordinated search was mounted by SLNS Kanchadewa in the Northern Naval Command in coordination with the Police STF in Jaffna, leading to the arrest of the suspects and unauthorized fishing nets.

The suspects held in this operation were identified as residents of Kottadi and Chavakachcheri in Jaffna, aged 25 and 54. The suspects along with seized items were handed over to the Jaffna Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Office for legal action.