Two fishing boats were apprehended by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force for engaging in illegal ring net fishing or “sensuro” within municipal waters off Brgy. Botongon, Estancia.
Intercepted were F/B Bibo and F/B Inday Necle, both piloted by residents of Brgy. Julog, Estancia. The operation was conducted by joint elements of the provincial Bantay Dagat, the 2nd Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company, Estancia police, and RIU-6 during seaborne patrol operations.
Authorities confiscated fishing paraphernalia estimated at P1.6 million and around 20 kilos of anchovy valued at P1,500. The boats were apprehended about 656 meters from the shoreline, within municipal waters reserved for small fisherfolk.
The continued crackdown on illegal fishing protects marine resources and ensures that legitimate small-scale fishers benefit from sustainable and lawful fishing activities.
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