[size=85:4ije6w4d]novinite 22 July 2010

Bulgarian Poaching Fishermen End up in Jail

The Bulgarian Executive Agency on Fisheries and Aquaculture announced that two persons are entering prison Thursday for illegal fishing, following a sentence by Sliven Regional Court.

The Agency on Fisheries and Aquaculture is the authority in charge of administering activities within the EU Common Fisheries Policy and other fishery-related duties of the Bulgarian state.

The two men were casting nets on March 10 in Zhrebchevo, Bulgaria's thrid-biggest dam, located on the Tundzha river in the south-eastern part of the country, and were detained the following day.

They had made a sizable illegal 126 kg catch from a number of fish species living in the dam. The couple made use of seven nets of a total length of 400 m.

One of the poachers, coming from the town of Sredets, was sentenced to 8 months in jail and a BGN 800 fine. His accomplice from the village of Seliminovo was sentenced to 4 months in jail and a fine of BGN 500. Both will serve their sentences in the Burgas prison under strict regime.

The two will be disallowed to practice any fishing for 3 years.

Hum! I wonder if that is anywhere near Slapheads place - he has poachers regularly too


One of the poachers, coming from the town of Sredets, was sentenced to 8 months in jail and a BGN 800 fine. His accomplice from the village of Seliminovo was sentenced to 4 months in jail and a fine of BGN 500. Both will serve their sentences in the Burgas prison under strict regime.

WOW!!! 8 months jail and a huge fine - for poaching, blyme that is harsh indeed

Oddy