The Navy apprehended twelve (12) persons for engaging in fishing with unauthorized nets

The Navy apprehended 12 persons for engaging in fishing using unauthorized fishing nets in the Kalladiya lagoon area, Wanathawilluwa on 02^nd September 2019.

The Northwestern Naval Command, during routine patrol, apprehended these 12 suspects who were fishing in the lagoon by means of unauthorized fishing nets. The apprehended persons are residents of Kalpitiya and Palliyawasalapadu, from 20 to 38 years of age. Along with the suspects 07 unauthorized fishing nets and 07 dinghies were also taken into naval custody. The 12 suspects together with their belongings were handed over to the Directorate of Fisheries in Puttalam for onward action.

Due to growing concerns over the negative environmental impacts produced by this type of nets, the Navy is determined to continue their patrols to ward off such illegal practices, in a bid to secure fish stocks and marine resources for human well-being.