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Border Guard detains two Saudis for violating marine safety rules in Yanbu

Two citizens were apprehended by Yanbu Border Guard patrols for fishing without a permit, in violation of marine safety regulations.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Saudi Border Guard patrol boat off Yanbu coast

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Coastal patrols of the Border Guard in Yanbu, Madinah region, have detained two citizens for violating the Kingdom’s marine safety regulations after they were caught fishing without the required permit.

The Border Guard stated that legal procedures were taken against the individuals in coordination with the relevant authorities, as part of ongoing efforts to protect aquatic resources and enforce related regulations.

Call for compliance and reporting

The Border Guard urged all citizens and residents to comply with regulations and instructions related to the protection of the marine environment and natural resources, and to report any violations against the environment or wildlife.

The authority noted that reports can be made by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 994 in other areas of the Kingdom. It emphasized that all reports will be handled confidentially and that informants will not be held liable.

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