01.06.2025 18:37
A total of 363 sturgeons, which were seized from a fishing boat operating off the coast of the Turkish district of Sinop and determined to have been caught illegally, were distributed to citizens free of charge.
As part of the inspections carried out by the Coast Guard Command in Sinop against illegal fishing of aquatic products, a fishing boat operating off the coast of Türkeli district was checked.
ILLEGALLY CAUGHT 363 TURBOT FISH SEIZED
During the inspection, 363 turbot fish caught in violation of legal fishing rules were identified, and the boat was confiscated. The owner of the boat, determined to be engaged in illegal fishing, was fined administratively.
ALL DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC
Moreover, the confiscated fish were distributed to the citizens in the district through the Türkeli Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation.