12 expats arrested for illegal fishing in Duqm

Muscat: 12 expats have been arrested by the Fisheries Control Team for fishing in Duqm, Al Wusta Governorate

"The Fisheries Control Team in Al Wusta Governorate arrested 12 expatriate workers violating the practice of fishing in Duqm, four unlicensed boats were also seized. Coordination was made to hand over the violating workers to the joint inspection team in preparation for their deportation and summon the violators to complete the necessary legal procedures," the ministry said.