Coral Harbour Base, July 1, 2019 – Bahamas – A Bahamian fishing vessel with 29 Bahamians on board was apprehended on Sunday afternoon by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for fisheries violations.
While on routine patrol, HMBS Rolly
Gray, under the command of Senior Lieutenant William Sturrup, apprehended a
fishing vessel named, Sweet Dreams, in the Cay Sal Bank area with a large
quantity of conch and a compressor on board.
Skiffs belonging to the vessel were also
in the immediate area with compressors on board. Additionally, a search of a nearby cay uncovered
several more compressors.
The vessel and its crew will be escorted
to the capital where they will be turned over to relevant authorities for
further investigation.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains
committed to protecting the territorial environment of The Bahamas.
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