Ten Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy last night (Jan. 12) for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters near Delft Island.
The vessel used by the fishermen was also seized during the operation and taken to the Karainagar Naval Camp for further processing.
The fishermen and the vessel are expected to be handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
According to the Navy, they are scheduled to be produced before the court following the handover. (Newswire)