Three Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Bahrain Waters

Bahrain’s Coast Guard arrested three people after intercepting their boat for violating maritime regulations and using prohibited bottom trawl nets for fishing.

The Ministry of Interior said the boat had crossed Bahrain’s maritime boundaries and returned despite repeated warnings and orders to stop. The occupants also prevented officers from carrying out inspection procedures and failed to operate the vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS).

Legal procedures have been taken against the three, pending referral to the Public Prosecution.

The Coast Guard urged fishermen and sea users to comply with fishing and maritime navigation regulations and to immediately follow orders from marine patrols during inspections.