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The Department of Environmental Supervision has identified a case of poaching in the Imereti region
Employees of the Western Regional Division of the Department of Environmental Supervision under the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture have identified a case of illegal fishing in Baghdati Municipality.
In the village of Zeda Dimi, on the Sakraula River, a citizen illegally caught up to 1 kilogram of fish of various species using an electric fishing device
Since the fact contains signs of a criminal offense, the case materials have been forwarded to the relevant authorities for further action
Electric fishing devices pose a threat to human life and health. The manufacture, purchase, possession, carrying, transport, shipment, or sale of such devices is punishable by law.
Combating poaching remains a top priority for the Environmental Supervision Department. The patrol crews of the Department of Environmental Supervision conduct continuous 24-hour monitoring nationwide to ensure the timely prevention, detection, and suppression of illegal fishing, hunting, and other environmental violations. In addition, they provide immediate responses to all reports received through the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture’s hotline (153).
