Navy apprehends 9 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Gajaba located in Mannar in the North Central Naval Command arrested 9 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using monofilament nets in the sea area off Pallemunai today (8).

Along with the suspects; 4 traditional boats (rafters) and 4 monofilament nets used for fishing activities were taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons and belongings were handed over to Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, Mannar for further investigations.