The Sri Lanka Navy stays vigilant and conducts operations to fight unlawful fishing in its sea and coastal areas, with a view to supporting authorized fishing actions.
In continuation of those efforts, Naval Dockyard within the Jap Naval Command carried out a search operation within the sea space of Elephant Island, the place the suspicious dinghies have been noticed. After conducting additional search of the dinghies, naval personnel apprehended 09 people who have been concerned in unlawful fishing utilizing unauthorized fishing nets and with out legitimate license. Furthermore, 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing nets used for these unlawful acts have been additionally held throughout this operation.
The individuals held on this operation have been recognized as residents of Kinniya, who’re from 22 to 54 years of age. The people have been handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Cod Bay for onward authorized motion. In the meantime, the seized gadgets have been saved within the naval custody, till additional authorized proceedings get underway.
