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Indian Coast Guard apprehends Sri Lankan boat, 7 crew members for illegal fishing

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended a Sri Lankan boat and seven of its crew members for alleged illegal fishing in Indian waters.

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Sri Lankan boat, 7 crew members for illegal fishing

Chennai: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended a Sri Lankan boat and seven of its crew members for alleged illegal fishing in Indian waters.

"The Sri Lankan fishing boat was apprehended 150 NM (Nautical Miles) off Kanyakumai Coast while engaged in illegal fishing in Indian waters," a PIB defence release here said.

ICG Ship Vaibhav apprehended the boat and its crew yesterday, it said, adding, they would be handed over to the Coastal Security Group at Tuticorin for further investigation. 

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