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Eight local fishermen held for engaging in illegal fishing

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Naval personnel attached  in Silawathurai in the Northwestern Naval Command arrested 8 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using unlawful fishing gear in the sea area of Silawathurai yesterday, Navy said.

During the arrest; 2 dinghies, 2 unauthorized fishing nets (Surukku) and 2 pairs of diving fins were taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons and belongings were handed over to the Mannar Fisheries Inspector for further investigations.

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