Arakkha Coastal Security Patrol Arrests Two Illegal Bangladeshi Fishing Boats with 13 Fishermen in One Day
Arakkha’s Coastal Security Patrol reported the arrest of two Bangladeshi fishing vessels and 13 fishermen suspected of illegally entering Arakan territorial waters while poaching fish, in a single day of maritime operations.
According to patrol reports, units departed at around 6:00 a.m. on December 23 for a routine open-sea patrol. At approximately 9:00 a.m., officials apprehended the first fishing boat about 3 km southwest of Myin Hlut Creek in Maungdaw Township, detaining six crew members aboard.
After handing over those detainees to local authorities, the patrol continued operations. At 11:45 a.m., a second boat was stopped roughly 3 km west of Myin Hlut Creek, believed to be returning toward Bangladesh after fishing illegally. Seven fishermen were detained on this vessel.
Authorities seized fishing equipment and catch from the second boat, including trawl nets, GPS phones, approximately 150 kg of fish and prawns, and Bangladeshi currency, and have transferred the case to the relevant department for legal proceedings under Arakkha law.
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by Arakkha coastal and security forces to enforce maritime boundaries and crack down on illegal fishing activities in waters off Maungdaw Township.
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