Syrian resident arrested in Qatif for violating marine activity rules
Eastern Province Border Guard detains Syrian resident for unlicensed fishing and use of banned equipment in Qatif.
Key Takeaways
AICoastal patrols of the Border Guard in Qatif, Eastern Province, have arrested a Syrian resident for violating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s marine activity safety regulations. The individual was found fishing without a permit and using prohibited equipment.
The Border Guard stated that legal procedures have been taken against the violator in coordination with relevant authorities.
The Border Guard urged the public to comply with regulations protecting aquatic resources and to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 994 in other regions of the Kingdom.
It also noted that all reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and without any liability for the informant.