A total of 50 individuals have been apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing activities at multiple locations across Sri Lanka from October 27 to November 10. According to the Sri Lanka Navy, 13 dinghies, 01 traditional boat and a motor bicycle have also been seized during separate operations conducted during this period. The operations were conducted in the coastal areas of Irakkandi, Lankapatuna, Kokilai, Bolder Point, Vakarai, Jaya Nagar, Kinniya and Jinna Puram in Trincomalee, Negombo, Galle, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Addalaichenai in Ampara, and Pallemunai in Mannar, by the Eastern, Western, Southern, Southeastern, and North Central Naval Commands. These individuals were…
50 arrested for illegal fishing across Sri Lanka
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