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Navy apprehends 03 persons for illegal night diving and sea cucumber harvesting in Jaffna

Taking action against illegal fishing practices, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a search operation in the coastal area of Kudairippu, Jaffna, on 27 Apr 26. The operation netted 03 individuals engaged in night diving without the valid permits to harvest sea cucumbers.

28 Apr 2026

Navy continues crackdown on illegal fishing: 41 apprehended in fortnight-long search operations

In an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from 01 to 15 Apr 26.

18 Apr 2026

Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in north of Mannar seas

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 13 Apr 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 04 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area north of Mannar.

15 Apr 2026

Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 08 Apr 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area North of Mannar.

10 Apr 2026

Navy takes hold of illegal shipment of 2,000 sea cucumbers in Pallikuda

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects and seized a haul of approximately 2,000 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the Pallikuda area of Kilinochchi on 12 Mar 26.

18 Mar 2026

Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 11 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 02 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area North of Mannar.

13 Mar 2026

Navy nabs 04 suspects for involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals along with a haul of 437 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the sea off South Bar, Mannar, on the morning of 04 Mar 26. The search operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act.

06 Mar 2026

Navy seizes 685kg haul of illegally transported dried sea cucumbers in Mohoththuwaram seas

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Mohoththuwaram sea area, Kalpitiya on 23 Feb 26 resulted in the seizure of a large stock (685kg) of dried sea cucumbers being illegally transported by sea. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) and a dinghy (01) used for this illegal act.

24 Feb 2026

Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 22 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area south of Mannar.

24 Feb 2026

Navy and Coast Guard seize 04 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters

During operations conducted in the dark hours of 18 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 22 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna.

19 Feb 2026