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Maldives National Defence Force has detained a foreign fishing vessel found operating illegally within the country’s maritime territory with six people onboard.
Mariyam Adheela
A fishing vessel detained after being found inside Maldivian waters — Photo: MNDF
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has detained a foreign fishing vessel suspected of fishing illegally within Maldivian waters, with six people onboard at the time of the operation.
The vessel was brought under Coast Guard supervision on today after it was found operating in the Maldives’ maritime territory without complying with relevant laws.
According to MNDF, the vessel was intercepted approximately 123 nautical miles east of Dhiffushi in Kaafu Atoll. Authorities are currently working to bring the vessel to Male’.
MNDF said the nationality of the fishing vessel has not yet been confirmed.
The detention comes amid repeated incidents involving foreign fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters and engaging in fishing activities without authorization.
