10 expats arrested, three fishing boats seized in Oman

Three fishing boats were seized and 10 expats on board were arrested in South Sharqiyah on Wednesday.

The expats were arrested by coastguards for violating labour and fishing laws.

"[The] coastguard police of South Sharqiyah seized three fishing boats, carrying 10 Asian nationals for violating labour and fishing laws.” – Royal Oman Police

The accused were later handed over to the Sur Police station for the necessarily procedures to be completed.