Sri Lanka, June 18 -- In an effort to safeguard the nation's marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of search operations across island waters from June 1 to 15. These operations resulted in the apprehension of 39 individuals and seizure of 12 dinghies, 1 canoe and 2 tractors and 1 cab utilised for illegal fishing activities.

The operations spanned the beach stretches and sea areas of Kinniya, Thuduwa, Sagarapura, White Top Rock, Chapel Rock, Kokkatoaru, Thakwa Nagar in Trincomalee, Nandikadal in Mullaitivu, Batticaloa, Kaddaikadu in Jaffna and Kartivu in Ampara, executed by the Eastern Northern and Southeastern Naval Commands.

The operations yielded a significant haul of items, including commercial-grade explosives, and...