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Navy seize 05 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized FIVE [05] Indian fishing boats and apprehended 32 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar on 22nd night and early morning on 23 Feb 25.
The Indian fishing boats, together with fishermen aboard, were brought to the Talaimannar Pier and they were to be handed over to the Fisheries Inspector of Mannar for legal action.
Including the recent operation, the Navy has held 18 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 131 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters, thus far in 2025.