Navy nabs four for illegal fishing, seizes unauthorized gear

The Navy arrested four persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Madurankuda, Trincomalee on Saturday (2). The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy and unauthorized fishing gear used by the individuals.

To safeguard the marine eco-system from the negative impacts of unlawful fishing practices, the Navy is carrying out continuous operations in the coastal and sea areas. SLNS Walagamba in the Eastern Naval Command apprehended four individuals who were engaging in illegal fishing with unauthorized nets in Madurankuda sea. In addition the Navy also seized one dinghy and unauthorized fishing gear used by persons.

The persons held in this operation were identified as residents of Kuchchaveli and Poduwakattu areas, from 19 to 37 years of age. Those individuals along with the dinghy and fishing gear were handed over to the Kuchchaveli Fisheries Inspector for further legal action.

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