Navy detains two trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation on Saturday (16) night to chase away Indian  trawlers which were engaged in illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters. The operation led to the detention of two (02) Indian trawlers and twenty one (21)  Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island.

The seized trawlers together with the Indian fishermen were brought to the Kankesanthurai Harbour and were to be handed over to the Mailadi Fisheries Inspector for onward legal proceedings.

(Navy Media)