NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, NOV 15
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra while patrolling in Gulf of Mannar on Monday apprehended two Indian fishing boats and two Sri Lankan boats engaged in smuggling of Tendu leaves near International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), says an ICG release.
@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Vajra apprehended 02 #Indian and 02 #SriLankan fishing boats engaged in smuggling of Tendu leaves (approx 2.8 tons) worth Rs. 2 Cr near IMBL.All boats have been brought off #Tuticorin, #TamilNadu and handed over to local authorities for further legal action. pic.twitter.com/FHhZ3rX7kC
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) November 15, 2022
Two 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 four boats have been brought to Tuticorin harbour and handed over to local authorities for legal action.