Border Guard detains four for illegal fishing off Al-Qunfudhah
Four Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by Border Guard patrols in Al-Qunfudhah for unauthorized fishing and use of banned equipment.
Key Takeaways
AICoastal patrols from the Border Guard in Al-Qunfudhah, Makkah region, have detained four individuals of Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationality for violating safety and security regulations governing marine activities in Saudi Arabia's territorial waters.
The Border Guard stated that the offenders were caught fishing without permits and using prohibited equipment. Legal measures have been 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 that threaten 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 are confidential and callers bear no liability.