The Navy apprehended 25 persons engaged in illegal fishing during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Coral Cove, Trincomalee on Tuesday. The operation also led to the seizure of five dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act.
The search operation was mounted by the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee in the Eastern Naval Command, by deploying its Inshore Patrol Craft off Coral Cove. The search operation led to the apprehension of 25 individuals along with five dinghies and fishing gear for engaging in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets.
The Individuals held in this operation are residents of China Bay, Kinniya and Muthur, aged between 18 to 57.
The 25 persons along with their belongings were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector in Cod Bay, Trincomalee for further legal proceedings.
Friday, May 5, 2023 – 01:00