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Gulf Insider
15-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
Man To Face Trial Today Over Deadly Boat Crash
The Minor Criminal Court will open the trial today of a man accused of causing a fatal boat crash, sources have confirmed to The Daily Tribune. He is charged with manslaughter, failing to switch on navigation lights while at sea, shrimp fishing during the seasonal ban, and using a trawling net known locally as Koofa. The crash took place on the morning of 25 December in Bahrain's western waters. Two men, aged 55 and 61, one from Karzakan and the other from Manama, died after their boat collided with another. Three others were taken to hospital. Also read: Investor Wins BD4,600 Over Business Deal Scam
Daily Tribune
14-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Man to face trial today over deadly boat crash
TDT | Manama The Minor Criminal Court will open the trial today of a man accused of causing a fatal boat crash, sources have confirmed to The Daily Tribune. He is charged with manslaughter, failing to switch on navigation lights while at sea, shrimp fishing during the seasonal ban, and using a trawling net known locally as Koofa. The crash took place on the morning of 25 December in Bahrain's western waters. Two men, aged 55 and 61, one from Karzakan and the other from Manama, died after their boat collided with another. Three others were taken to hospital by
Gulf Insider
03-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
Shrimp Poachers Jailed And Deported For Breaching Ban
A group of shrimpers who tried to flee from Coast Guard patrols during Bahrain's seasonal fishing ban have been jailed for 10 days, with five Indian nationals to be deported once their time is served. They were caught using banned bottom trawl nets (known locally as Koofa) to haul in young shrimp during the closed season. One of the seven men, who include two Bahrainis, was also fined BD50. Confiscation The Second Lower Criminal Court, sitting on Thursday, 27 March 2025, ordered the boats, nets, and catch to be confiscated. The arrests followed two separate chases in March. In the first, the Coast Guard spotted a boat carrying four Indian men suspected of fishing ilegally. Escape As the patrol closed in, the men attempted to escape, steering straight into the officers' boat. One fell overboard in the commotion but was pulled from the water. The others were caught shortly after. Their boat had Koofa nets on board but no safety equipment. In the second incident, another vessel was found with a Bahraini and an Indian national aboard. Patrol They also tried to outrun the patrol but were soon stopped. Inside the boat, officers found banned nets and 32.72 kilograms of undersized shrimp. Prosecutors interviewed all seven men and laid out multiple charges. Charges These included fishing during the ban, using outlawed equipment, attempting to evade inspection, and heading to sea without life jackets, a fire extinguisher, or a first aid kit. Licenses They were also accused of taking boats out without licenses, switching off the tracking system, and sailing without lights. Investigators said the four men in the first boat had acted in coordination with the Bahraini owner. All seven admitted to their actions. They were held for a week while inquiries continued before being sent to court. The final ruling came at the end of March. Also read: Six-Month Sentence Upheld Over Forged BD19,000 Invoice Scam
Daily Tribune
02-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Shrimp Poachers Jailed and Deported for Breaching Ban
Email : A group of shrimpers who tried to flee from Coast Guard patrols during Bahrain's seasonal fishing ban have been jailed for 10 days, with five Indian nationals to be deported once their time is served. They were caught using banned bottom trawl nets (known locally as Koofa) to haul in young shrimp during the closed season. One of the seven men, who include two Bahrainis, was also fined BD50. Confiscation The Second Lower Criminal Court, sitting on Thursday, 27 March 2025, ordered the boats, nets, and catch to be confiscated. The arrests followed two separate chases in March. In the first, the Coast Guard spotted a boat carrying four Indian men suspected of fishing illegally. Escape As the patrol closed in, the men attempted to escape, steering straight into the officers' boat. One fell overboard in the commotion but was pulled from the water. The others were caught shortly after. Their boat had Koofa nets on board but no safety equipment. In the second incident, another vessel was found with a Bahraini and an Indian national aboard. Patrol They also tried to outrun the patrol but were soon stopped. Inside the boat, officers found banned nets and 32.72 kilograms of undersized shrimp. Prosecutors interviewed all seven men and laid out multiple charges. Charges These included fishing during the ban, using outlawed equipment, attempting to evade inspection, and heading to sea without life jackets, a fire extinguisher, or a first aid kit. Licenses They were also accused of taking boats out without licenses, switching off the tracking system, and sailing without lights. Investigators said the four men in the first boat had acted in coordination with the Bahraini owner. All seven admitted to their actions. They were held for a week while inquiries continued before being sent to court. The final ruling came at the end of March.
