Expats fined for breaking fishing law

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By Saeed Al-Abyadh, Arab News Staff
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Mon, 2001-11-05 03:00

JEDDAH, 5 November — The Ministry of Agriculture and Water fined two Filipinos working in a fishing boat belonging to a Saudi SR5,000 for violating fishing regulations in the Kingdom’s waters. They were found to be using fishing guns and other weapons banned here. The officials also seized a quarter ton of fish, said Madani Gazzaz, director of marine wealth in Jeddah.

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