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18 persons nabbed for engaging in illegal fishing

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard apprehended 18 persons for their involvement in light-coarse fishing and use of unauthorized fishing nets, during search operations conducted in the sea areas of Kilinochchi, Kalpitiya and Trincomalee on 13th and 14th September 2024. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 09 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear.

15 Sep 2024

Three (03) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters intercepted

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard intercepted 03 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen, during a special operation conducted off the Delft Island this afternoon (07th September 2024).

08 Sep 2024

Navy seizes an Indian trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 04 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna today (04th September 2024).

04 Sep 2024

Navy apprehends a suspect and seizes 1,865kg of fish suspected to be caught using explosives

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity of Nilaveli, Trincomalee today (30th August 2024), resulted in the arrest of a suspect attempting to sell approximately 1,865kg of fish stock, believed to have been caught using commercial explosives.

30 Aug 2024

Navy seizes an Indian trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 08 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted North of Mannar, on 26th August 2024.

27 Aug 2024

Navy seizes an Indian trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of an Indian trawler (01) poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 11 Indian fishermen. The operation was conducted off Point Pedro, Jaffna on 23rd August 2024.

23 Aug 2024

Navy nabs 09 persons engaged in light-coarse fishing

The Navy apprehended 09 persons for their involvement in light-coarse fishing, during search operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kaddaikadu in Kilinochchi on 12th August 2024. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear.

14 Aug 2024

A person with illegally harvested sea cucumbers arrested in Silawathura

A special search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Puthukuduirippu area of Silawathura on the morning of 13th August 2024, led to the arrest of a suspect with 482 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, made ready for sale.

13 Aug 2024

Four (04) Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 04 Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 35 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off the Kudiramalei Point in northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 08th August 2024.

09 Aug 2024

Two (02) Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters seized

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off Kudiramalei Point, south of Mannar seas on 05th August 2024.

06 Aug 2024