5 arrested for illegal fishing
CEBU - At least five fishermen were arrested by the Lapu-Lapu City police for fishing within a prohibited area near the Caubian Island the other night.
Jason Ochea Amorin, 22; John Dave Amorin, 17; Jonathan Amorin, 38; Rolando Apa, 37; and Cecilo Megito Juezen, 39, all residents of Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, were arrested at around 8 p.m. for violation of Republic Act 8550 or the law on illegal fishing.
SPO3 Gaspar Magdadaro, head of Caubian Island’s police detachment, and members of barangay police and Bantay Dagat caught the five fishermen illegally fishing within the sanctuary area near island.
The police authorities confiscated a pump boat owned by Jonathan Amorin, a compressor, a hose, and other equipment used for fishing.
“Ang mga miyembro g’yud sa Nagkahiusang Mananagat sa Caubian mao na g’yud ang nireklamo nako nga bisan nga gidili na ang pangisda anang gipuy-an sa mga isda nisud gyud sila. Mao nga ato g’yud gisampolan ang pagdakop nila,” SPO3 Magdadaro said.
Jonathan Amorin admitted that they were fishing in the prohibited area but said it was not intentional.
“Napadpad man gyud mi sa bawod mao nga naabot mi sa maong dapit pero magsilbi ni namong leksyon ug dili na gyud mi managat sa prohibited area,” Amorin said. —Ramil V. Ayuman/LPM (THE FREEMAN)
- Latest
- Trending
