Navy arrests five local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
December 4, 2016 01:32 pm
The Navy has arrested 5 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized nets in Silawathurai Seas today.
During the arrest, a dingy and a monofilament net were also taken into naval custody, the Navy said in a statement.
The arrested persons and items were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector, Mannar for further investigations.