The Coasts and Borders Security patrols stopped a Bahraini cruiser catching fish in Qatari territorial waters, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday.

The boat was found in the "Fasht al-Dibel" area, 1.3 nautical miles within Qatari waters.

In a statement, the ministry said: "Coasts and Borders Security patrols found that there were 3 sailors on board, one Bahraini national and the rest from one of the Asian nations as they were fishing using traps," adding that they have been referred to the prosecution to complete the legal procedures against them.

The violation was found during the usual activities of monitoring and protecting the Qatari territorial waters.


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