IUU Fishing
Navy intercepts 03 dinghies smuggling more than 2000kg of sea cucumber in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 03 dinghies while they were smuggling a large haul of sea cucumber weighing around 2032kg (wet weight), via sea. The apprehension was made off Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya, during a search operation carried out in the dark hours of 08th January 2024. The operation also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects in connection to this illegal act.
09 Jan 2024
