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Navy arrest 12 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Tweleve fishermen from Silawathurai who were engaged in suspicious scuba diving activities using unauthorized nets in the seas off Silawathurai arrested by Navy yesterday. It was found that the apprehended fishermen did not possess a valid fishing permit to engage in fishing activities.
Along with the suspects, 4 dinghies, 3 monofilament nets, 3 diving masks, 3 pairs of diving fins, 8 oxygen cylinders and 3 GPS units were taken into naval custody. The apprehended persons and belongings were handed over to the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries, Mannar for further investigations.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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