Monday, November 25, 2013

Crackdown on illegal fishing welcomed

Mluleki Mrwebi
25 November 2013

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has today welcomed the crackdown on poaching. 

Several interventions have resulted in decreases in illegal fishing activities. 

Meanwhile it was reported that 13 rhino poachers have been arrested in two weeks bringing the number of alleged poachers that have been arrested since January to 285. 

Committee Chairperson Lulu Johnson said this shows the governments` determination in fighting illegal fishing and also calls on all fishing communities to support government and law enforcement officers in fighting this illegal fishing. 

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