The Sri Lankan navy says it arrested 37 Chinese fishermen Sunday night; the Chinese embassy has called for their early release.
Navy spokesman Kosala Warnakulasuriya told Xinhua on Monday that the Chinese nationals were arrested for fishing in Sri Lankan waters illegally and would be handed over to police for further investigation.
The fishermen were aboard two fishing trawlers when they were spotted off the eastern coast of Batticaloa, he said, adding that two Sri Lankans were also arrested.
The Chinese embassy said it has urged Sri Lankan authorities to handle the issue in accordance with the law, sort out the truth and release the Chinese fishermen as soon as possible.
Navy spokesman Kosala Warnakulasuriya told Xinhua on Monday that the Chinese nationals were arrested for fishing in Sri Lankan waters illegally and would be handed over to police for further investigation.
The fishermen were aboard two fishing trawlers when they were spotted off the eastern coast of Batticaloa, he said, adding that two Sri Lankans were also arrested.
The Chinese embassy said it has urged Sri Lankan authorities to handle the issue in accordance with the law, sort out the truth and release the Chinese fishermen as soon as possible.
lol seriously chinese fishermen caught everywhere. in russia, north korea, south korea and now sri lanka. -____-
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