Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 65 individuals during a series of search operations against illegal fishing activities across island waters between September 1 and 11.Sri Lanka Business

Among them, 63 persons were held for using banned fishing nets, illegal fishing methods, winches, and tractors. Further, a joint operation with the Sri Lanka Police in Kattankudy town, led to the arrest of two persons along with 44 banned fishing nets.

Operations conducted by the Eastern, Northern, and Southeastern Naval Commands also made way for the seizure of 26 dinghies, two tractors, and one cab. The raids covered coastal and sea areas including Jamaliya, Foul Point, Ilankanthai, Pigeon Island, Nadithivu Island, Alles Garden, N...