Navy arrests five local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Theraputta located in Silawathurai in the North Western Naval Command arrested 5 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in Silawathurai Seas yesterday (4). During the arrest, a dingy and a monofilament net were taken into naval custody.

The arrested persons and items were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector, Mannar for further investigations.