CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — A joint operation led by the Limay Municipal Police Station, Limay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC), and Bantay Dagat successfully apprehended 8 individuals engaging in unauthorized fishing activities involving dynamite used in the waters of Limay, Bataan.
The suspects were taken into custody aboard various fishing vessels within municipal waters. Those arrested included individuals identified as Maceda, Bernaldo, Tapion, and two individuals surnamed Villanueva on an unmarked fishing boat. Additionally, the FB Pam-Dave was found to have on board Punay and two more individuals with the surname Villanueva.
The suspects were caught red-handed collecting Alubaybay fishes, which is indicative of dynamite fishing, a fact later confirmed by a fish examiner from the Provincial Agriculturist of Bataan.
During the operation, authorities confiscated significant evidence, including approximately 200 grams of Alubaybay fish valued at P9,800, three fish finders with a total value of P45,000.00, six sets of fine fish nets valued at P42,000.00, and three fishing boats equipped with motors valued at P150,000.00.
Complaints for the violation of Section 92 of Republic Act 10654 are currently being prepared against the suspects for submission to the court.
PRO3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. emphasized, “The entire PRO3 police force remains committed to the resolute enforcement of our intensified anti-criminality campaign within the four corners of Central Luzon.” (UnliNews Online)
