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Keralam Seizes Two Malpe Fishing Boats, Recovers ₹6.11 Lakh in Mangalore
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:31 AM
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The coastal enforcement vessel Keralam intercepted two fishing boats from Malpe near Mangalore, seizing cash worth ₹6.11 lakh.
Keralam, a coastal patrol vessel operating in Karnataka, stopped two fishing boats registered at the Malpe harbour on the outskirts of Mangalore. The interception took place during a routine surveillance operation aimed at curbing illegal activities along the coastline.
According to officials, the two vessels were found to be carrying undeclared cash amounting to ₹6.11 lakh. The money was seized along with the boats, which are now in police custody pending further investigation into possible violations of fishing regulations or other maritime offences.
The Karnataka coastal police said the seizure underscores their commitment to enforce maritime law and protect the state’s marine resources. They added that any persons found responsible for financial irregularities will face appropriate legal action, and the recovered funds will be handed over to the state treasury.
According to officials, the two vessels were found to be carrying undeclared cash amounting to ₹6.11 lakh. The money was seized along with the boats, which are now in police custody pending further investigation into possible violations of fishing regulations or other maritime offences.
The Karnataka coastal police said the seizure underscores their commitment to enforce maritime law and protect the state’s marine resources. They added that any persons found responsible for financial irregularities will face appropriate legal action, and the recovered funds will be handed over to the state treasury.