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Border Guard in Makkah detains violators of marine safety regulations

Jeddah coastal patrols apprehended citizens for breaching marine safety rules, including unlicensed fishing and use of banned equipment.

Ajel News42 min ago · 1 min read
Border Guard patrol boat in Jeddah coastal waters

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Coastal patrols of the Border Guard in Jeddah, Makkah region, have detained citizens for violating marine safety regulations governing water activities in Saudi waters. The individuals were caught fishing without a permit and using prohibited equipment. Legal procedures were taken against them in coordination with the relevant authorities.

The Border Guard urged the public to comply with regulations protecting aquatic resources and to report any violations affecting the environment or wildlife. Reports can be made by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 994 in other regions. All reports will be handled confidentially, with no liability for the informant.

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