5,792 raids by Fisheries Ministry last year, illegal fishing equipment seized

The Fisheries Protection Service (FPS) has effected a total of 5,792 patrols in 2011. During these operations, illegal nets, spear guns and illegal underwater fishing equipment have been seized. This was stated by the minister of Fisheries, Nicolas Von Mally, to The Independent. The illegal fishing devices, seized by the FPS throughout the island (both [...]

30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily