Nineteen (19) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing

In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 16 to 28 Feb 26, nineteen (19) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 02 dinghies, 03 canoes and 07 traditional boats in multiple locations across the island.

In the coastal areas of Kadiraweli, Cod Bay, Kokilai, Muthur and Norway Island in Trincomalee as well as Thalpadu and south of Iranativu of Mannar, the Eastern, and North Central Naval Commands nabbed these 19 individuals for their involvement in illegal fishing practices.

The suspects along with fishing boats, explosives and unauthorized gear held in these separate operations were handed over to the Pulmudai Police Special Task Force, Walachchanei, Cod Bay, Muthur, Kinniya and Mannar Fisheries Inspectors and Mulankawil Police Station for onward legal action.