Authorities are reminding people of the dangers of trespassing on land owned by the Ministry of Defence. Parts of the shoreline in Shoebury are closed off to members of the public – meaning only those given a license by the MOD are permitted to use it. But trespassers who go on the land are not only at risk of breaking the law, but also of sustaining serious injury. Anyone who is caught on prohibited land is liable to a £500 fine and could have their property seized. So here is what you need to know about the MOD areas in and around Shoebury: