46 Indian fishermen apprehended in 24 days

46 Indian fishermen apprehended within the last 24 days

by Staff Writer 25-01-2024 | 10:33 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st);46 Indian fishermen have been apprehended for illegal fishing activities within the last 24 days of the year.

Navy spokesperson Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya says that 8 Indian fishing boats have also been taken into custody.

He added that the apprehended Indian fishermen have been handed over to the Fisheries Inspectors for onward legal action.