Eight nabbed for poaching in Eastern waters

The Navy apprehended eight persons for their involvement in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets, during a search operation conducted in Upparu sea area of Muthur on Sunday (14). A dinghy and unauthorized fishing equipment used for this illegal act were also taken into the Naval custody.

The Navy remains vigilant and conducts operations to combat illegal fishing in its sea and coastal areas, with a view to supporting legal fishing activities.  The SLNS Parakumba in the Eastern Naval Command conducted a search operation in the Upparu sea area where the suspicious dinghy was spotted. After conducting a search of the dinghy, Naval personnel apprehended eight individuals who were involved in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets. The suspects were taken into custody, along with their fishing gear and the dinghy. The persons held in this operation are residents of Kinniya area, who are from 23 to 63 years of age. The individuals along with the seized items were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Muthur for onward legal action.

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