Sri Lankan boat apprehended by Coast Guard

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Apr 05 2017 | 6:48 PM IST
: 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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First Published: Apr 05 2017 | 6:48 PM IST

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