Five (05) persons held for engaging in fishing at Hambantota harbour premises

Naval personnel held 05 persons who engaged in illegal fishing at the harbour premises of Hambantota on 28^th July 2019.

During a patrol conducted, naval personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command apprehended these 05 persons who were engaging in fishing at the harbour premises, using unauthorized fishing nets. Along with the suspects 01 tyre tube and 01 nylon net were also taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons have been identified as residents of Hambantota area, from 18 to 31 years of age.

The apprehended persons and seized items were handed over to the Harbour Police of Hambantota for onward action.