Galmudug State Sends Stern Warning to Illegal Fishing Vessels

The Hobyo administration of Galmudug State has sent stern warning to illegal fishing vessels to refrain from fishing in the Somali waters.

The administration which detained two fishing boats on Sunday said that anyone court fishing illegally will face the wrath of the law.

Hobyo deputy commissioner Bashir Abdi Adow told Goobjoog that they also communicated to the countries these vessels originated.

He further said that Galmudug has coastal guards who are able to take the necessary measures against the illegal fishing boats.

According to the deputy district commissioner, fishermen in the district has faced many challenges due to the illegal fishing in their area, and noted that this is some of the factors that led youth to be pirates.

At least 7 illegal fishing boats from Iran and Yemen are believed to be in the Somali waters, engages in illegal fishing expedition and the
administration in on the hunt for these boats.

Goobjoog News