23 Indian fishermen arrested in SL waters

13 March 2016 08:53 am Views - 1836

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday arrested 23 Indian fishermen along with three trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the seas off Mannar.

Police said Naval personnel at the Thalpadu had made the arrest and the fishermen between the ages of 15 to 56 were handed over to the Mannar Police for legal action.

The fishermen will be produced in the Mannar Magistrate Court today.