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Border Guard detains four for violating marine safety rules in Yanbu

Saudi Border Guard patrols in Yanbu detained four citizens for breaching marine safety regulations, including fishing without a permit and using banned equipment.

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Saudi Border Guard patrol boat in Yanbu waters

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Coastal patrols of the Saudi Border Guard in Yanbu, Madinah region, have detained four citizens for violating safety and security regulations governing marine activities in Saudi territorial waters.

According to a statement on the Border Guard's official X account, the violations included fishing without a permit and the use of prohibited equipment. Legal measures were taken against the offenders in coordination with the relevant authorities.

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

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