Eight illegal fishing boats have been intercepted by a patrol in UAE territorial waters to the northwest of Sir Bu Nair Island.
The Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICIPA) located them at midday on Monday.
Three pursuit and support boats were then deployed to intercept the fishing vessels.
The Coast Guard attempted to stop the boats but they did not obey orders, so rules of engagement were applied.
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UAE to mark 50 years of armed forces unification
The UAE will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unification of its armed forces on Wednesday, reflecting five decades of achievements in defending sovereignty and safeguarding national gains.
UAE schools, universities to switch to distance learning
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UAE air defences confront 15 missiles, 4 drones on Monday
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World leaders condemn renewed Iranian attacks on UAE
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UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian missile, drone attacks
The UAE has strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities.
Three injured after drone attack at Fujairah oil complex
A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Monday evening following a drone attack from Iran.
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