Navy apprehends 25 persons engaged in illegal fishing in eastern seas

The Navy apprehended 25 persons who 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 05 dinghies and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal act.

The Individuals held in this operation are residents of China Bay, Kinniya and Muthur,  The 25 persons along with their belongings were handed over to the Fisheries Inspector in Cod Bay, Trincomalee for onward legal proceedings.