Nine fishermen arrested for killing 12 dolphins

Nine fishermen were arrested by the Trincomalee Anti-Corruption Unit yesterday for killing 12 dolphins, Police said.

The suspects, residents of Trincomalee, were arrested with two boats following a tip off. Police said they had received information that several dolphins were being held captive at a buoy in the inner Trincomalee harbor.

The suspects, between the ages of 44 and 76, were arrested with fishing equipment and are to be produced to the Trincomalee Magistrate Court today.

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