Three local fishermen held for illegal fishing

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Three local fishermen held for illegal fishing

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Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya in Kalpitiya arrested three local fishermen with an FGD engaged in illegal fishing between Mampuri and Sinnapadu sea areas yesterday, Navy said.

Two pairs of diving fins, a GPS, 10 Oxygen cylinders and 42 conch shells were also taken into custody during the arrest. The arrested persons and the items were handed over to the Assistant Director of Fisheries (Puttalam) for further investigations.