ABOUT 500 GROUPS ARE ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL FISHING
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[01:19 pm] 07 June, 2006
The February 9 decision of the Minister of Environmental Protection
concerning illegal fishing in Lake Sevan fails to work in the
Gegharqounik region.
According to the order, fishing is strictly prohibited since April 15
until July 15. Nevertheless, illegal fishing still continues in the
Sevan, and the corresponding structures not only fail to prohibit it,
but also encourage the process.
According to Hambardzoum Hambardzoumyan, the head of the administration
of environmental protection, there are about 400-500 groups engaged
in illegal fishing which do not have licenses. It is due to mention
that the Minister of Environmental Protection himself is in charge
of the issue.
TV Company “Qyavar”, Gavar
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress