Holbox, Q.R. — Navy personnel seized a boat and fishing equipment in Holbox waters after those on board were found without permits. The Secretary of the Navy reported that personnel from the Ninth Naval Region made the seizure Thursday.
The seizure of the boat and gear was done in collaboration with federal inspectors from the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (CONAPESCA) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
“This action was carried out during a maritime tour when inspecting a smaller vessel named Ligia, which was carrying out fishing activities without the corresponding permit.
Photo: Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR) June 6, 2024.
“For that reason, the aforementioned vessel, 600 meters of gill net, 1,000 meters of longline and 550 hooks, were made available to the corresponding authorities,” the Secretary reported in a statement.
The federal agency says the surveillance tours are carried out with officials to prevent and counteract illegal fishing as well as guarantee the maintenance of the rule of law in the seas and along national coasts.
