14 detained with illegal artisanal trolling boat in Bhola's Char Fasson
Bhola Correspondent
The Bangladesh Coast Guard detained 14 fishermen along with an illegal artisanal fiber trolling boat during a special operation in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola on Wednesday.
Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon confirmed the development on Wednesday evening, stating that the drive was conducted by personnel from the Coast Guard Outpost Char Manika near the Maya Bridge area under Ahmedpur in Char Fasson upazila, spanning from 1:00 am to 4:00 pm.
During the drive, Coast Guard personnel intercepted the unauthorized artisanal fiber trolling boat. A subsequent search of the vessel yielded four trolling nets, two wings, one derrick, two trawl doors, and related trolling equipment, leading to the detention of 14 fishermen on board.
Legal proceedings regarding the seized boat, trolling gear, and detained individuals have been taken.
Lieutenant Commander Sujon reaffirmed that the Bangladesh Coast Guard will maintain its drive against illegal fishing gear to safeguard marine fisheries resources.
