11 fishing ships seized in Oman

Muscat: Inspection teams tracked down and seized 11 fishing ships for traveling beyond the permitted distance in Al Wusta Governorate.

The General Directorate of Fisheries, Agriculture and Water Resources said: "On Thursday evening, the fisheries inspection team in Al Wusta Governorate seized 11 artisanal fishing vessels that practiced fishing outside the stipulated distances, and 4 expatriate workers were caught fishing on board one of the seized vessels in violation of rules. The violators were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal measures."