Navy arrests 13 persons engaged in illegal fishing
 

Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 13 persons engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off Kokilai and Kokkuthuduwai today (15 August 2017). One hundred (100) kilogrammes of fish along with 03 Fibre Glass Dinghies and fishing gear used for the illegal act were also taken into naval custody during the arrest.

The arrested persons along with the apprehended items were handed over to the Assistant Fisheries Director of Mullaithivu for legal action.