Colombo (News 1st ) – The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 20 Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

The Navy stated that 11 of the Indian fishermen along with a vessel were taken into Naval custody early this morning off the coast of Mannar.

According to the Navy, 9 of the fishermen and 2 fishing vessels were arrested near Delft islands in Jaffna last evening.

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