Four local fishermen arrested for engaged in Bottom Trawling

Last Update 2026-05-15 18:50:00

Home -
News -
Four local fishermen arrested for engaged in Bottom Trawling

Four local fishermen arrested for engaged in Bottom Trawling

News

Naval personnel in Thalaimannar belonging to the North Central Naval Command, arrested four fishermen engaged in Bottom Trawling in the seas off Thalaimannar yesterday, Navy said. Along with the suspects two trawlers and three banned fishing nets were also taken into custody.

The arrested persons and the belongings were handed over to the Assistant Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource in Mannar for further investigations.