Navy arrests 5 persons with turtle meat and eggs
 

Naval personnel attached to SLNS Welusumana in Mandativu belonging to the Northern Naval Command arrested 5 persons with a stock of turtle meat and eggs in Pallikuda area yesterday (5). During the arrest, 6 kg of turtle meat and 2.5 kg of turtle eggs were taken into custody. The apprehended suspects along with the stock of turtle meat and eggs were handed over to the Pooneryn Police for onward legal action.