February 1, 2010 11:14 AM

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Coast Guard seizes two Sri Lankan fishing vessels

The Coast Guard has seized two Sri Lankan fishing vessels, found poaching in the country's Exclusive Economic Zone near Minicoy island in Lakshadweep.<br/><br/>The Coast Guard ship Veera apprehended the vessels, Danila and Yamuna, while carrying out a coastal security exercise.<br/><br/>The two vessels with 11 crew members and the catch are being towed to Cochin port, where they will be handed over to the police later on Monday afternoon.

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