Seven persons apprehended for transferring conch shells and sea cucumber

The Navy on 04^th October 2019 apprehended 07 persons for illegally transferring 04kg of sea cucumber and 03 conch shells in the sea area of Thalpadu, Mannar.

The North Central Naval Command, during a foot patrol, apprehended these 07 persons for transferring sea cucumber and conch shells, without a valid permit. Along with the suspect a dinghy, an outboard motor and fishing gear used for this illegal act were also seized by the Navy.

The suspects have been identified as residents of the same area, from 26 to 45 years of age. The 07 suspects along with the sea cucumber, conches and seized items were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Mannar for onward action.