Several illegal fishing nets, boats seized in Oman

Muscat: More than 15 illegal fishing nets and five boats were seized by the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in the Wilayat of Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate.

"The fisheries control team in Al Wusta Governorate seized five unlicensed fishing boats and 20 pieces of prohibited (nylon) scorpion nets on the coast of Ras Madrakah area in the Wilayat of Duqm. The necessary legal measures were taken against the violators," the ministry said in a statement.