Almotamar.net, Saba - Yemen announced on Saturday arresting a Maltese-flagged ship for throwing prohibited materials in the Yemeni territorial waters.

Head of the Yemeni Coastguard Authority Ali Rase'a said that the coastguard forces have captured a Maltese ship called ''Sachem Fenoi" and was anchored in Mocha port.

Following departure from Aden port, the ship threw on Friday 25 plastic 20-liter canisters laden with liquid materials, believed to be prohibited, 30 nautical miles off Aden port, Rase'a said.

The Coastguard Authority has notified General Authority for Marine Affaires, which ordered to capture the ship and disallow the ship's captain from sailing in the Yemeni territorial waters or among the Yemeni ports, he said.

The materials are being analyzed now and based on the results the case will be submitted to the general prosecution in accordance with laws.