Sixteen persons apprehended for fishing without valid permits

The Navy apprehended 16 persons on 04^th July 2019 for engaging in fishing in the sea area of Nayaru, Trincomalee without valid fishing permits.

A group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command, during a routine patrol, apprehended these 16 suspects for engaging in fishing without valid permits. The apprehended persons are residents of Kuchchaweli and Erakkandi areas in Trincomalee, from 20 to 64 years of age. Along with the suspects 07 dinghies, 07 outboard motors and 13 fishing nets used for fishing practices were also taken into naval custody.

The apprehended persons, dinghies, outboard motors, fishing nets and other fishing gear were handed over to the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries in Mullaitivu for onward investigation.