Navy nabs 15 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
 

Naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 15 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets, in the seas off Chapel Island, Trincomalee yesterday (13).

During the arrest, 2 dinghies, 2 unauthorized fishing nets, a diving mask and 35 kg of fish were taken into naval custody. The arrested fishermen and fishing gear were handed over to the Assistant Director Fisheries, Trincomalee for onward legal action.