{"id":86925,"date":"2025-09-28T06:22:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T06:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-navy-seizes-two-vessels-in-illegal-fishing-operation"},"modified":"2025-09-28T07:00:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T07:00:37","slug":"gambia-navy-seizes-two-vessels-in-illegal-fishing-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-navy-seizes-two-vessels-in-illegal-fishing-operation","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Navy Seizes Two Vessels in Illegal Fishing Operation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia Navy, in partnership with regional counterparts, has intercepted and detained two vessels engaged in illegal fishing within Gambian waters.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The arrests took place between September 18 and 20, 2025, during a coordinated maritime security operation aimed at curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Gulf of Guinea.<\/p>\n<p>The joint patrols were conducted by the Gambia Navy alongside the Senegalese Navy vessel SNS Niani, which carried members of the Gambian Special Operations Force. According to officials, the operation targeted The Gambia\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone, where the two vessels were apprehended for major violations, including failure to maintain proper catch records\u2014an offense under national fisheries regulations.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Gambia Armed Forces confirmed that the vessels have been handed over to national authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe arrested vessels were handed over to national authorities for investigation and prosecution. This action underscores The Gambia\u2019s commitment to protecting its \u201cblue economy\u201d from the severe threat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing poses to food security and economic stability,\u201d GAF stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Navy praised the collaboration with regional and domestic partners, describing the operation as a significant success. \u201cIt reinforces the nation\u2019s key role in regional strategies to eliminate illegal fishing and promote responsible ocean governance,\u201d officials added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia Navy, in partnership with regional counterparts, has intercepted and detained two vessels engaged in illegal fishing within Gambian waters. The arrests took place between September 18 and 20, 2025, during a coordinated maritime security operation aimed at curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Gulf of Guinea. 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