Navy seizes 6 Indian fishing trawlers poaching in SL waters
A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas Southeast of the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 18th December 2021, led to seizure of 06 Indian fishing trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters, with 43 Indian fishermen aboard.
Taking into account the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the livelihood of local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka, the Navy is conducting regular patrols to curb illegal fishing activities in island waters.