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38.5 tons of unregistered fish found aboard fishing boat in Ventspils

BC, Riga, 30.08.2016.Print version
Inspectors from the State Environmental Service last weekend discovered 38.5 tons of unregistered fish aboard a fishing boat in Ventspils, representatives of the State Environmental Service informed LETA.

While checking a fishing boat docked in the Freeport of Ventspils, inspectors found an unreported catch - 38.5 tons of Baltic herring and sprats. This is one of the largest unreported fish catches discovered in Latvia in recent years.

 

An administrative probe has been launched into the violation.

 

The offense carries a fine of EUR 140-14,000, confiscation of fishing gear and boat, or a fishing ban of up to three years.

 

In addition to that, penalty points can be given to the fishing boat and its skipper.

 






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