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8 Indian fishermen arrested while poaching in Sri Lankan waters

navy news 20170304Naval personnel onboard a Fast Attack Craft attached to the Eastern Naval Command arrested 8 Indian fishermen along with a fishing trawler poaching in the sea area North of Pulmudai yesterday (3).

The arrested fishermen and trawler were handed over to the Harbour Police, Trincomalee for onward legal action.

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