Navy arrests 10 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijayaba located in Nilaweli in the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 10 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using Monofilament Nets in the seas off Irankeini yesterday (8). Along with the suspects 2 dinghies, a diving mask, a pairs of diving fin, 2 Oxygen cylinders and an unauthorized fishing net were also taken into naval custody.

The apprehended persons and items handed to the Trincomalee Fisheries Inspector for further action.