On Sakhalin rescued Kaluga, caught by poachers

In the Okhinsky district of the Sakhalin region, a kaluga illegally obtained by two local residents was rescued. Fish listed in the Red Book of Russia, managed to return to its natural habitat, reported in the regional SU IC of Russia.

According to the investigation, in July 2026, the men acted by prior conspiracy and illegally obtained a particularly valuable type of aquatic biological resources.

As part of the criminal case, investigators seized fishing gear and means. Kaluga was released back into its natural habitat. As a result, damage to aquatic biological resources was prevented.

A criminal case has been opened against local residents for illegal extraction and trafficking of particularly valuable aquatic biological resources. Investigative actions are underway to collect and consolidate evidence.

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