Border Guard in Yanbu detains three for violating maritime safety rules
Yanbu Border Guard patrols apprehended three Saudis for fishing without a permit and using banned equipment, in breach of maritime safety regulations.
Key Takeaways
AICoastal patrols of the Border Guard in Yanbu, Madinah region, have detained three Saudi citizens for violating the regulations governing maritime activities in the Kingdom’s territorial waters.
The Border Guard stated that the individuals were caught fishing without a permit and using prohibited equipment, which constitutes a clear breach of established rules and instructions.
Authorities added that legal measures were taken against the offenders in coordination with relevant agencies, as part of ongoing efforts to protect marine life resources and preserve the marine environment.
The Border Guard also urged the public to comply with all regulations related to environmental protection and wildlife conservation, and to report any violations affecting the marine environment by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 994 in other regions of the Kingdom. The agency stressed that all reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.