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Monday, 10 May 2021 07:43

SCG intercepts two dhows suspected of being involved in illegal fishing

The two dhows that have been intercepted (Source : Nation)

(Seychelles Nation 8.5.21) The Seychelles Coastguard (SCG) has intercepted two dhows suspected to have been fishing illegally in Seychelles’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The two fishing dhows were spotted in Seychelles’ EEZ on Tuesday this week during a routine patrol by the Seychelles Air Force aircraft.

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SNA: Seychelles Coast Guard gains new powers to fight illegal activity

The new law allows the Coast Guard to stop, enter, board, inspect or search any structure, place, ship or aircraft engaged in or suspected to be engaged in any unlawful activity. (Patrick Joubert)

(Seychelles News Agency) - The Seychelles Coast Guard has new powers to fight illegal activity in the island nation's waters after a new law came into force. President Danny Faure assented to the Defence (Amendment) Act last Tuesday after it was approved by the National Assembly.

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