(UTV|COLOMBO) – Naval personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command nabbed 02 persons who engaged in banned practice of spear-fishing in Boossa sea area, Pitiwella yesterday.
Two spear guns and 02 kayaks used by the suspects were also seized during the arrest.
The arrested persons along with illegally caught fish, spear guns and kayaks were handed over to the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources in Galle for onward action.
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