SRI LANKA COAST GUARD ARRESTED FISHERMEN WHILE ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL FISHING PRACTICES

On 24^th and 26^th March 2023, fishermen and fishing gear were apprehended by Sri Lanka Coast Guard craft CG 209 and CG 210 while carrying out a patrol in Upparu and Back Bay areas in Trincomalee. 21 fishermen were caught attempting illegal fishing activities using purse seine nets in the area and the operation resulted in the arrest of three Fibre Glass Dinghies with Out Board Motors (OBMs), 03 purse seine nets, and 65 litres of kerosene.

The arrested person with apprehended items was handed over to Fisheries Inspector Cod Bay and ADF Trincomalee for further investigations.