Two apprehended with illegally harvested sea cucumbers in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 2 suspects and seized 1,740 sea cucumbers during a search operation in Allaippiddi, Jaffna, on 12 September 2026.

Personnel from SLNS Kanchadeva in the Northern Naval Command intercepted a suspicious boat off the coast of Allaippiddi of Kayts island. Subsequent search led to the discovery of illegally harvested sea cucumbers being transferred ashore.

The suspects, aged 41 and 46, were identified as residents of the Allaippiddi area. The Navy handed over the two individuals, the dinghy, and the consignment of sea cucumbers to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources office in Jaffna for further legal proceedings.