Nine Indian fishermen arrested

Thursday, 07 April 2016 - 11:44

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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has arrested none Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

Their fishing boat also taken into Sri Lankan custody.

SLN media said that they were caught fishing near the Analaitivu Islands.

They were handed over to the Jaffna District Fisheries Inspectors.

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