Syria detains five Lebanese fishermen

Published November 19th, 2005 - 06:45 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Five Lebanese fishermen were detained Friday by the Syrian coastguard patrol. The Lebanese who were on board a Syrian fishing-boat had not any documents to prove their identities, were transferred along with a Syrian national - the owner of the boat - to the relevant authorities, <i>SANA</I> reported.

 

The detainees will be charged of having no fishing licenses in violation of the fishing regulations.

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