Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Navy apprehended nine persons who engaged in illegal night diving in Mamunai and Nagar Kovil sea areas in Jaffna, during search operations conducted on Wednesday (20). The operations also led to the seizure of three dinghies, diving gear and fishing equipment.

The Navy carries out regular operations in the coastal and sea areas around the country, with a view to prevent illegal fishing practices of a handful of individuals who disregard the sustainability of marine ecosystems by engaging in illegal practices.

The Naval Deployment Veththalakerni in the Northern Naval Command carried out these operations in Mamunai and Nagar Kovil sea areas on Wednesday. During these operations, the Navy intercepted three suspic...