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The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), on Wednesday destroyed 110,000 illegal fishing nets worth approximately Shs400 million that had been impounded from fishermen at Kasenyi Landing Site in Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District.
The exercise was led by State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa, working alongside the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) 155 Marine Battalion, following a court order issued by the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court.
According to officials involved in the operation, the illegal fishing gear, including monofilament nets, was confiscated during an enforcement operation conducted in May last year. The destruction followed court proceedings and the conclusion of legal processes relating to the impounded equipment.
Minister Migadde was accompanied by MAAIF officials, judicial officers, security personnel and members of the fishing community during the exercise.
Speaking at the event, Migadde said government has conducted extensive sensitisation campaigns in fishing communities but noted that some individuals continue to violate fisheries regulations. He urged all fishers to use water resources sustainably to protect the future of the fishing sector.
Authorities said the impounding and subsequent destruction of the fishing nets was prompted by illegal fishing activities and persistent non-compliance with fisheries regulations among some members of the fishing community.
Daily Monitor
The exercise was led by State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa, working alongside the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) 155 Marine Battalion, following a court order issued by the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court.
According to officials involved in the operation, the illegal fishing gear, including monofilament nets, was confiscated during an enforcement operation conducted in May last year. The destruction followed court proceedings and the conclusion of legal processes relating to the impounded equipment.
Minister Migadde was accompanied by MAAIF officials, judicial officers, security personnel and members of the fishing community during the exercise.
Speaking at the event, Migadde said government has conducted extensive sensitisation campaigns in fishing communities but noted that some individuals continue to violate fisheries regulations. He urged all fishers to use water resources sustainably to protect the future of the fishing sector.
Authorities said the impounding and subsequent destruction of the fishing nets was prompted by illegal fishing activities and persistent non-compliance with fisheries regulations among some members of the fishing community.
Daily Monitor
