Navy arrest 2 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
October 28, 2016 12:56 am
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya in the North Western Naval Command apprehend 2 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using a monofilament net.
The navy intercepted the boat while patrolling off Pullupiddi island area in Puttalam Lagoon today (27).
In addition to that a dinghy and a monofilament net which they used were taken into the naval custody, navy said.
The apprehended persons and items handed over to Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, Puttalam for further investigations.
