A fisherman involved in illegal seine net (Madel) fishing using winches was arrested yesterday (23) along with two tractors mounted with winches.

The arrest was made by officers from the Kalutara District Fisheries Office.

The suspect, a resident of the Maggona area, was caught in the act while operating seine nets with winches near the Kudawa Fisheries Harbour in Maggona. 

The authorities seized the fishing equipment, including the two tractors, as part of their efforts to curb illegal fishing practices.

The fisherman is scheduled to be produced before the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (24).