Six people were fined for the contravention of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) in the Northern Cape, during Operation Phakisa, which ended on Monday.
They were caught in possession of eight packets of cut snoek pieces, and three packets of yellowtail snoek.
The operation was conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Customs (Delivered Duty Unpaid), the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, as well as the Northern Cape Provincial Traffic.
A total of 24 fines, were also issued for road traffic offences, amounting to R11 600.00.
The police said in a statement, the aim of the operation was to address various forms of crime in Kleinzee, Port Nolloth, Alexander Bay, and Groenrivier, particularly those associated with ports of entry and coastal activities.
All arrested suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
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