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The specimens, which yielded a total weight of a ton and a half, have been seized and the vessel was immobilized provisionally
The capture of this protected species, Thunnus thunnus is subject to closed seasons and quota
The Civil Guard in the region of Murcia, in one of the services framed in the 'Plan against illegal catches of bluefin tuna', has inspected the coast of San Pedro del Pinatar, a boat in which they were found and confiscated eight pieces of bluefin tuna, Thunnus thunnus, captured illegally.
The skipper has been denounced for alleged infringement of Law 2/2007 of 12 March, Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Region of Murcia.
The performance took place last Saturday, May 30, when specialists Provincial Maritime Service of the Civil Guard, special device inside the vessel inspection, professional and recreational, directed at the control of possible illegal catches of bluefin tuna, He inspected a fishing where they were found eight pieces of this species, eviscerated on board.
He exceeded seven times the quota for these catches
As it is a protected species, whose capture is governed by closed seasons and quota no more than one per day and vessel, the Civil Guard seized the eight specimens captured illegally, and fishing gear.
The trawler was immobilized provisionally.
The specimens were deposited in the association of fishermen from the port of San Pedro del Pinatar, for consideration by the health services of the region and its declaration of fitness for human consumption.
Given the irregularities, the Civil Guard has denounced the alleged infringer, a neighbor of the town of Roquetas de Mar (Almería), for violation of the Law 2/2007, of March 12, Sea Fisheries and Aquaculture Region Murcia.
The penalty provided for this fact, considered a serious offense, ranges between 201 and 3,000 euros, according to regional regulations apply.
In the device policemen participated Provincial Maritime Service Cartagena, who have enjoyed the cooperation of the Directorate General of Livestock and Fisheries of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia.
Source: Ministerio del Interior
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