AFM nets Spanish boat fishing illegally

A Spanish fishing boat was last night intercepted whilst fishing illegally in Maltese waters, the AFM said. A patrol boat located the fishing boat 22 nautical miles South-South-East of Malta. Maritime Squadron personnel instructed the crew to pick-up...

A Spanish fishing boat was last night intercepted whilst fishing illegally in Maltese waters, the AFM said.

A patrol boat located the fishing boat 22 nautical miles South-South-East of Malta. Maritime Squadron personnel instructed the crew to pick-up their prawn fishing-traps and the boat is now being escorted to Grand Harbour.

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