Three Sri Lankan fishermen have been arrested in the South Bar Sea in Talaimannar over the alleged use of illegal fishing methods.

The Sri Lanka Navy said that a patrol vessel, a suspended fishing net, eight non electrical detonators and a GPS machine were also taken into custody.

The suspects and their belongings have been handed over to the Mannar Fisheries Director for further investigations.

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