Muscat: Twenty-six expatriate workers who violated the Marine Live Wealth Law have been transferred to the Central Prison in preparation for their deportation outside the country.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources said: "Today, in cooperation with the Mahout Police Station, 26 expats workers violating Marine Live Wealth Law were deported to the Central Prison in preparation for their deportation outside the country. They were caught practicing a prohibited fishing operation to catch shrimp, which is considered a violation."