From today, May 3, the coast of the Sea of \u200b\u200bAzov is being patrolled by the water police. In addition, in places of recreation of people and beaches, foot patrols are on duty, who carry out preventive work with citizens about the rules of safe recreation on the water and compliance with quarantine..

The water police services more than 100 km of the coastline of the Azov Sea, the press service of the National Police said.

Among the duties of police officers:.

ensure public safety and order on water bodies of the state;

prevent, detect, suppress and document offenses committed on water bodies;

counteract crime using watercraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters;

participate in special operations;

provide assistance in case of accidents and emergencies on water bodies, save people.

The fight against poaching was also noted as one of the main tasks.. The water police will conduct joint raids with the border guards and the fish inspectorate to comply with the rules for entering the water area of \u200b\u200bsmall vessels.