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.

The operation was conducted by the Naval Detachment Pallikuda of SLNS Velusumana, operating under the Northern Naval Command. In the search, naval personnel intercepted a suspicious cab (01) and, upon further inspection, discovered this stock of sea cucumbers being transported illegally. Along with the illegal catch, the vehicle and 03 individuals involved in the transport were taken into naval custody.

The apprehended suspects were identified as residents of Kilinochchi ranging in age from 23 to 54. The suspects, along with the seized stock of sea cucumbers and the vehicle were handed over to the Kilinochchi Fisheries Inspector for further legal proceedings.