The coastal patrols of the Border Guard in Jeddah Governorate, Makkah Region, have apprehended a citizen violating the security and safety regulations for marine activity practitioners in the Kingdom's marine areas.

The patrols stated that the violator engaged in fishing without a permit and used prohibited tools, and legal measures were taken against him in coordination with the competent authorities.

They called for adherence to the regulations for the protection of aquatic resources and for reporting any violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 994, 999, and 996 in other regions, stressing that reports are confidential and the reporter bears no responsibility.