In Russia almost 15 times increased the fine for illegal catch of cancer

The amount of compensation for illegal catch of river crayfish increased in Russia almost 15 times — from 115 to 1688 rubles. for each. The relevant government decree is published on the official portal of legal information.

“To make the taxes to calculate the amount of damage caused to aquatic biological resources, <...> the following changes: <...> Supplement the position of “cancer” — 1688 rubles,” the document says.

The ruling amends the damage calculation rules approved by the government in 2018. Then crayfish were included in the same category with srims bear cubs and sea urchins, for which a single dachshund was established in the amount of 115 rubles per copy. Now the crayfish has been separated into a separate category.

In September 2026, the court recovered from a resident of Yakutia almost 118 million rubles. damage for illegal catch of 245 Siberian sturgeons listed in the Red Book of Russia. He also owned and sold illegal fish. The court ordered him 300 hours of compulsory work, and taking into account the punishment in another case, the final period was 440 hours.