Environmentalists caught poachers electrocuting fish in the Kenna River

As reported by the Department of Environmental Protection on Friday, three persons were identified during the ambush.

VIDEO: Arrested poachers – electricians who caused great damage to nature!!

The officers arrested the persons after their unsuccessful attempt to escape.

Disobeying the demands of the officers to stop, they increased the speed of the car and ran away from the scene with dangerous maneuvers. The persons pursued by environmentalists drove almost a kilometer and were arrested with evidence after losing control of the car.

For the fish found in the car – 11 smolt, 14 trout and a bream – the offenders will have to pay more than 11 thousand. EUR damage.

Photo of the association “Lanšishos dienorastis”/Fish caught by poachers

Three pre-trial investigations have been initiated on persons for electrofishing, they face criminal liability and imprisonment for up to two years.

In addition, the violators were issued protocols in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses. For disobeying the authorities’ demand to stop the vehicle, individuals face a fine of 850 to 1200 euros.

Environmentalists draw attention to the fact that fishing with electric devices causes significant damage to the ecosystem of the water body. All aquatic life is dying – fish, crustaceans, snails, plankton.

As it is announced, the investigation of this violation was carried out by carefully collecting, correcting information and preparing ambushes with the members of “Salašiša dienoraschios”.