26-year-old caught with illegal catch of shrimp and rabbitfish

TDT | Manama

Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com

Land patrols arrested a 26-year-old individual in Hamala in possession of approximately 210 kilograms of shrimp, which is banned from being caught during this period of the year under a ministerial decree.

It was part of the Coast Guard’s ongoing efforts to maintain maritime security and protect the marine environment.

The shrimp had been caught using bottom trawl nets (known locally as kuffa), which are prohibited.

Additionally, 47 kilograms of Rabbitfish (Safi) were found, caught using bottom trawling (karaaf ), a method also banned under current regulations. Legal procedures have been initiated in preparation for referring the case to the Public Prosecution.