INDIAN COAST GUARD APPREHEND FISHERMEN SMUGGLING
Chennai 15 November 2022
INDIAN COAST GUARD APPREHEND FISHERMEN SMUGGLING TENDU LEAVES WORTH RS 2 CRORES
Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra while patrolling in Gulf of Mannar on 14 Nov 2022 apprehended 02 Indian Fishing boats and 02 Sri Lankan boats engaged in smuggling of Tendu leaves near International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
02 Sri Lankan fishing boats were apprehended after a hot pursuit as they were fleeing at high speed to cross the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). 104 bags of Tendu leaves (Approx 2.8 tons) worth Rs 2 crores recovered from Boats.
All 4 Boats have been brought to Tuticorin harbour and handed over to local authorities for legal action.
PS/RMP/SS/11/22
