Illegal fishing boats caught entering UAE's territorial waters

sir bu nair island

According to wam news agency A Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICIPA) patrol located at 12pm on Monday eight fishing boats entering the territorial waters of the UAE, north west of Sir Bu Nair Island.

The coastguard boats tried to stop the fishing boats, but the boats did not obey orders.

The CICPA patrol acts after spotting the fishing boats stating that three patrols pursuit and support boats were deployed to the scene of the crime, where it was confirmed that eight illegal fishing boats were there.

The UAE's boats attempted to stop the fishing vessels, but they did not obey orders and therefore rules of engagement were applied.