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Thirteen arrested for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers

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Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 13 suspects who were illegally diving at night and catch sea cucumbers in the Valipaddu sea area in Kilinochchi. 

Also the navy took in to custody 1108 sea cucumbers, 04 dinghy boats and diving equipment during a special operation carried out yesterday early morning.

Suspects arrested are between 29 - 67 years old, who are residents in Mannar, Pallimunai, Thottaveli, South Bar and Eluthoor areas. 

Suspects along with case property have been handed over to the assistant fisheries inspectors' office in Kilinochchi for legal action.

 

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