Gill netters move upstream

Yet another interception of gill net poachers caught in the act was made on Saturday night – this time well upstream from the harbour area.

Members of North Coast Anti Poaching Unit pounced on a gang of poachers kilometres up the Mzingazi Canal.

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Although the poachers managed to evade capture, three ‘walls of death’ nets were recovered and removed.

The total 3.2km length of nets contained 67 dead mullets, along with 17 grunter, a kingfish and a sandfish which were released alive.

The members returned to the area on Sunday and found a camp in the bushes on the banks of the canal, where a boat was confiscated.

Any person who can assist in combatting poaching is asked to call 082 5584275.

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