IUU Fishing
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in lagoons of Kalpitiya and Puttalam
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations conducted in the lagoon areas of Uchchamuni in Kalpitiya and Serakkuliya in Puttalam on 20th and 21st October 2023. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, 740 sea cucumbers as well as diving equipment and unauthorized fishing gear.
23 Oct 2023
