A Sri Lankan fishing vessel has been caught within Maldivian waters this morning, Haveeru reports.
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Raheem said the boat was seen by fishermen 48 miles off Kaaf atoll Dhiffushi. The five men aboard the 15-foot vessel were in good condition, he added.
“We believe that the vessel was strayed off their course. The five men aboard are now in police custody for investigation,” he said.
The armed forces said a Coastguard vessel is travelling to retrieve the vessel. Fishing within Maldivian waters is prohibited to international fishing vessels.
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Raheem said the boat was seen by fishermen 48 miles off Kaaf atoll Dhiffushi. The five men aboard the 15-foot vessel were in good condition, he added.
“We believe that the vessel was strayed off their course. The five men aboard are now in police custody for investigation,” he said.
The armed forces said a Coastguard vessel is travelling to retrieve the vessel. Fishing within Maldivian waters is prohibited to international fishing vessels.
