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Maldives coastguard intercepts Thai fishing boat

Maldives coastguard on Friday intercepted a Thailand fishing boat inside the archipelago's special economic zone.

Coastguard said the boat with a 10 member crew was spotted 76.5 miles off the coast of Thaa Atoll Hirilandhoo island around 10.50pm on Friday.

The boat named 'Chotpatanna 55' had 200 tonnes of fish on-board when it was seized by the coastguard, an official added.