36 arrested in nationwide crackdown on illegal fishing
2026-08-04
A series of coordinated operations targeting illegal fishing across Sri Lanka’s coastal waters between July 16 and 31 has ledContinue Reading
Illegal fishing: Navy arrests 41 between April 1 and 15
2026-04-18
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 41 individuals in coordinated operations across island waters from April 1 to 15, conducted jointlyContinue Reading
Maldivian Coast Guard detains two Sri Lankan boats for illegal fishing
2025-12-18
The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).Continue Reading
50 arrested for illegal fishing across Sri Lanka
2025-11-14
A total of 50 individuals have been apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing activities at multiple locations across Sri LankaContinue Reading
Navy arrests 45 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing
2025-10-13
Forty-five (45) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities have been apprehended along with 11 dinghies, 02 canoes and 01Continue Reading
Navy nabs 23 fishermen during raids to crack down on illegal fishing
2025-08-02
Twenty-two (22) persons involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 05 dinghies in several locations off theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Skipper fined $41,000 in Seychelles
2024-02-22
The Seychelles Supreme Court has convicted a Sri Lankan national to a fine of US$ 41,000 after being found guiltyContinue Reading
Navy apprehends 53 engaged in illegal fishing
2023-02-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 53 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations carried out from 09thContinue Reading