Irish Navy detains Belgian fishing boat off southwest coast
The vessel was detained for alleged breaches of fishing regulations.
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The vessel was detained for alleged breaches of fishing regulations.
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The jurisdiction over the 12 mile area around Rockall have long been disputed.
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The two trawlers were detained in Dundalk Bay by Naval Service vessel LÉ Orla.
The ship was detained for an alleged breach of fishing regulations.
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