Nine Indian Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Sri Lankan Waters

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Navy took custody of Nine Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan maritime waters.

The Navy said the fishermen were apprehended during a raid in the sea off Delft Island, Jaffna.

An Indian fishing vessel was also taken into Navy custody during the operation.

Fishermen and the fishing vessel are scheduled to be handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Jaffna District for further legal action.