In Buryatia stopped the illegal trafficking of Baikal omul

In Buryatia, police officers identified four cases of illegal fishing and appropriation of Baikal omul during the spawning period. Violations stopped in the framework of the operational-preventive action of “Putin”.

According to the police, in the Ivolginsky district on the banks of Selenga, inspectors of the State Traffic Inspectorate detained three residents of Ulan-Ude at the age of 31, 36 and 41 years. They used homemade fishing rods and caught eight, six and nine omul individuals, respectively. Damage to aquatic biological resources amounted to 58 240, 43 680 and 65 520 rubles. Criminal proceedings have been initiated on these facts.

Another case was revealed during the inspection of the Honda Partner car under the control of 41-year-old Ulaan-Udenz. In the cabin there was a package with nine omul individuals. The man explained that he found a fish on the shore and took it. The damage was estimated at 65 520 rubles. A criminal case was opened against him under Part 1 of Art. 175 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

According to the detainees, the fish was intended for personal consumption. Three men have previously been prosecuted. Illegal catch and gear seized, in respect of all defendants elected a measure of restraint in the form of an obligation to appear.

The police recall that during the spawning period, the extraction of Baikal omul is completely prohibited. Responsibility is provided not only for catching, but also for the appropriation of fish, including those found on the shore. Damage per individual during this period is 7 280 rubles.