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Navy apprehends 16 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumber
The Sri Lanka Navy on 12th January 2024 apprehended 16 individuals in the Nadukuda area of Mannar while transporting around 1280 sea cucumbers, sans valid license. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a cab used for this illicit activity.
The accused along with the haul of sea cucumbers and the vehicle were handed over to the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, Mannar for onward legal action.