Four Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy this week for poaching in the country's territorial waters of North, Navy said.  Their fishing trawler and fishing accessories were also taken into naval custody.

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

Consequently, the special operation carried out by the Northern Naval Command in the sea area off the Eluvativu Island today made way to apprehend 04 Indian nationals along with their trawler for poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

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