Holbox, Q.R. — Federal inspectors have seized a boat and illegal catch from Holbox fishermen. On Thursday, Marina personnel reported on the inspection that lead to the Wednesday seizure.
The Mexican Navy, acting as the Coast Guard, reports that naval personnel in coordination with authorities from the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (CONAPESCA), seized a vessel with fish products in Yum Balam Lagoon.
This action took place near Isla Blanca and Punta Nizuc following a routine inspection of a small fishing vessel whose crew did not possess the required permits for legal fishing.
Approximately 25 kilograms of fresh whole corvina, approximately 10 kg of fresh whole chacchi and one fresh whole snook were confiscated.
Naval personnel and National Fisheries Commission officers proceeded with the precautionary seizure of the small vessel and the fishery product, placing them at the disposal of the corresponding authorities.
