KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Kurau Tactical Operations Headquarters' Marine Police Force has seized 42 illegal "bubu naga" fish traps worth about RM4,200 in waters off Tanjung Piandang, Perak.
Marine Police Region One commander Asst Comm Rusley Chi Ari said during Ops Taring Gelora on Thursday (March 20) morning, his team detected and seized the traps at seven different locations four to nine nautical miles from the coast.
He said action was taken after complaints from coastal fishermen about the use of the illegal traps, which they claimed were affecting their livelihoods.
"The seizure was made according to Sections 8(b) and 49 of the Fisheries Act 1985, which prohibits the use of fishing equipment without a valid licence," he said.
ACP Rusley said all the seized fish traps were handed over to the Kuala Kurau Fisheries Department Investigation Division for further action. – Bernama
