Nine fishermen were arrested for killing 12 dolphins off the coast of Trincomalee, police said.
The licence of the fishermen involved have been revoked.
The fishermen were apprehended following a tip-off received by the police Anti Corruption Unit last evening, the officials said.
The police have also seized two boats belonging to the suspects.
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