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The Matosinhos Detachment Coastal Control Unit announced on Friday the seizure of 18,700 kilograms of bluefin tuna, a species protected by international law, due to the risk of extinction in the port. Viana do Castelo Fishery
In a statement, this unit stated that the fish had been seized by the same owner, who had "seized about 15 tonnes of fish of the same species last week".
"During the inspection of the ship, demonstrated that he was a collaborator of the surveillance army, and it was necessary to detain him for the crime of disobedience.The detainee was constituted accused and subjected to the measure of coercion of the duration of identity and residence, and the record was sent to the Court of Viana do Castelo, "he said.
The Matosinhos Detachment Coastal Control Unit explained that "since the maximum quota established this year, it is not allowed to direct the fishery towards the fishery because it is not suitable for the fishery. It was not possible to return it to the sea. The fishing activity of the specimens of this species. "
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