Several expats arrested for illegal fishing in Oman

Muscat: A number of expats have been arrested and unlicensed fishing boats were seized in Al Wusta Governorate.

"The Fisheries Control Team in Al Wusta Governorate seized five unlicensed fishing boats in the Wilayat of Duqm, and arrested a number of expatriate workers and illegal nets were also seized. The legal measures are being taken against violators." the Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Al Wusta Governorate said.

The team in the Wilayat of Mahout was also able to arrest nine expatriate workers, as well as three violating boats and illegal nets.