COLOMBO (News 1st): Eight people have been arrested by the Navy for illegal fishing practices in the Kokkuthudai seas in Mullaitivu. Two dinghy boats and several equipment were also seized along with the suspects.

The arrested fishermen have been handed over to the office of the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, Mullaitivu for further legal action.

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