SLCG NABBED ILLEGAL FISHING IN NORTHERN SEAS

Fast Patrol Boat attached to Coast Guard Northern Region arrested three Persons with a Fiber Glass Dinghy whilst illegally harvesting sea cucumber off the coast of Vettalaikerni on 12th September.

Arrested persons with Fiber Glass Dinghy, diving equipment and the illegal harvest of aprox 150 kg of sea cucumber handed over to Fishery Officials of Point Pedro for legal actions.