A surveillance operation by the Water Police Section has resulted in the apprehension and seizure of a commercial fishing vessel in the Anson Bay / Daly River mouth region on Wednesday.

Members of the Water police were conducting surveillance at the Daly River Mouth when they observed three men setting a gill net from a commercial fishing boat. It is alleged the men were inside a fisheries closure line.

As a result of initial investigations police have seized a 17 meter Commercial Barramundi Fishing vessel, 2 x 8 meter tenders and a large quantity of gill net.

Four fishermen including the Skipper are assisting police with their enquiries and investigations are continuing.

To help protect and maintain our fish stocks for the future it is important that fishing rules and regulations are observed, both by commercial and recreational fishers. Any suspicious or illegal fishing activity can be reported to FISHWATCH on 1800 891 136

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