Seized 55 kgs. of Spiny Lobster
SECRETARIAT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES SEIZED 55 KILOGRAMS OF SPINY LOBSTER TAIL AND 8 KILOGRAMS OF QUEEN CONCH FROM INDUSTRIAL BOAT
· The Spiny Lobster is in closed Season until June 30thand the Queen Conch can only be caught by artisanal fishermen.
A total of 55 kilograms of spiny lobster tail and 8 kilograms of Queen Conch were seized by the Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries in conjunction with the Coast Guard Unit, during inspection work.
According to the Secretary of Agriculture and Fisheries, Anthony Rojas Archbold, in registration and control, the product was found which is currently in closed season within the industrial vessel 'Drakkar V'. Such evidence is a violation of current fishing and merchant marine regulations.
Note that both the motorboat and the captain of it were brought before the Attorney General of the Nation.
It is important to remember that at this time Spiny Lobster is in a closed season and the Queen Conch can only be extracted by artisanal fishermen in Serrana Cay.
The Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries, in compliance with Resolution 00000790 of May 25, 2016, which establishes the ban for Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Agus), is informing once again to marketers of fishery products, fishing companies, artisanal fishermen, restaurants, authorities and the community in general that, during the period from March 1stto June 30th, the closed season for this resource takes place.
It should be noted that the breach of the rule will generate sanctions and even deprivation of liberty for offenders. For this reason, the Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting fishermen and the community in general to respect the closed season.