SLCG ARRESTED SIX FISHERMEN ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL FISHING PRACTICES

Sri Lanka Coast Guard patrol craft deployed off Trincomalee area on routine patrol arrested/apprehended 06 fishermen along with 77 Kg of illegal fish catch and FGD whilst engaging illegal fishing on 23^rd August 2022. They were engaged in a purse seine net fishing operation in the sea off Trincomalee area (approximately 100m from the land). According to the existing fishing operation regulations, purse seine net fishing is authorized only in the area beyond 11.2 km from the coast.

Arrested/apprehended fishermen and items handed over to Assistant Director of Fisheries of Trincomalee for further legal action.