MUSCAT: A group of people were arrested on charges of fishing shrimp during a ban period on fishing and trading, with the exception of farmed and imported shrimp.
A total of 150 kg of shrimp was confiscated by fisheries control team in Muscat Governorate which were prepared for sale.
The team also seized a number of prohibited nylon nets on a fishing boat. Legal procedures are completed against violators, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources said.
Read More
- HH Sayyid Shihab presides over recital of Prophet’s life story at Al Alam Palace
- Oman’s CPA shuts travel agency in Rustaq over failure to deliver promised services
- Oman expands organic farm Yuzu to boost food security and local production
- Oman to host ICESCO delegation in Dhofar to strengthen cultural diplomacy and cooperation
- Dhofar Municipality launches wage support scheme for seasonal Omani workers
