Navy steps up operations to crackdown on illegal activities in the
sea
The Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up operations to rein
in illegal activities that are taking place in the sea areas. Pointing
out the significant role played by the Nvy in routing terrorism, Naval
Media Spokesman Capt. Athula Senarath said that surveillance has been
strengthened to prevent illegal activities in the sea.
Captain Athula Senarath said a continuous surveillance
is being carried out by the Navy utilizing a modern network of radar and
electronic devices and also through the deployment of naval vessels
round the clock. These operations will prevent re-emergence of terrorist
activities, sea piracy and the smuggling of goods, arms and drugs as
well as human trafficking. He said the Sri Lanka Navy also plays a vital
role in carrying out naval operations in order to protect the natural
resources and prevent forging an illegal fishing.
The Naval Spokesman said the geographical location of
the island is strategically very much important to cease the shipping
lines joining the East and West runs close to the Southern coast and
within the sea areas which belongs to the country. He added that the Sri
Lanka Navy is carrying out search operations and also assist vessels in
distres.
Courtesy : ITN | 
