Navy apprehends 6 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Thammanna located in Mannar in the North Central Naval Command arrested 6 local fisherman who engaged in illegal fishing activities using monofilament nets, in the area between 6th and 7th Sand Dunes in Thaleimannar yesterday (1). Along with the suspects 2 dinghies and 10 monofilament nets were taken into naval custody.
The apprehended persons and belongings were handed over to the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, Mannar for further investigations.