Sri Lanka Navy has arrested four Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly breaching the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

A special operation carried out by the by the Northern Naval Command in the sea area off the Eluvativu Island today (20th December 2020) ) led to the arrest of the four Indian nationals along with their fishing trawler and fishing accessories.

Although operations to prevent poaching by foreign fishermen in Sri Lankan waters have been restricted due to COVID-19 concerns, the Navy has resumed its raids on poaching since last week, apprehending 36 Indian nationals and 05 of their fishing trawlers on 15th December.

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