Six Local Fishermen Were Arrested While Illegally Fishing in Seas Off Thalaimannar

Navy personal have arrested six local fishermen while illegally fishing in the seas off Thalaimannar (Northern Province) by using banned monofilament nets it has been reported.

Along with the fishermen Navy personal have taken into custody two dinghies (boats) and ten monofilament nets the sources said.

The arrested fishermen and equipment had been handed over to the fisheries officials in Mannar for future course of action.