The Government of Maldives has decided to release four Sri Lankan fishing vessels and its crew in custody.
The four Sri Lankan fishing vessels, along with its crew, were captured when found illegally fishing in the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Four out of the two vessels were captured on February 28 and remaining two vessels were captured on March 1.
The four vessels were spotted off of Kelaa in Haa Alif Atoll, in the north of Maldives.