Boat of Emirati Fisherman Comes Under Attack by Marine Patrols

An Emirati fisherman and his crew narrowly escaped death when an unidentified marine patrol attacked his fishing boat in the Arabian Gulf on Friday night.

News ID: 72781

Date: 05 March 2017 - 11:02

According to MANA, The group, comprising Emirati Salem Abdullah Al Tuniji and his Asian crewmen, came under attack when his boat was in UAE territorial waters.

Al Tuniji said he did not trespass into Iranian waters.

The marine patrol chased Al Tuniji’s fishing boat and fired several rounds at the boat, causing six holes in the vessel and causing water to enter it. At least one bullet hit the cockpit, where the captain was sitting.

The Emirati fisherman started his fishing trip from Al Rams port on Friday and travelled 40km from Ras Al Khaimah.