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Navy apprehends 54 Indians with 5 fishing vessels

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (24) apprehended 5 Indian fishing vessels along with 54 Indian Nationals while poaching close to Sri Lanka.

Having considered the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka, the Navy is conducting regular patrols to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, the Navy Media Unit stated.

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