Fourteen Sri Lankan fishermen have been arrested for engaging in illegal fishing activities close to the Illanthantuwa area in Trincomalee.

The Sri Lanka Navy said that two vessels, two illegal fishing nets and other equipment were seized.

The fisherman and their equipment have been handed over to the Office of the Trincomalee Fisheries Director.

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