Illegal poaching gangs threaten Wales' rivers, endangering species like salmon; NRW acknowledges the issue but lacks resources for full monitoring.
Illegally poaching gangs are threatening anglers on Wales' rivers, causing concerns for endangered species like salmon, according to angling groups. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) acknowledges the issue but states it lacks the resources, such as staff and bailiffs, to monitor every river. The NRW has received over 200 reports of illegal fishing annually between 2021-2023, leading to 165 prosecutions primarily for unlicensed fishing.
July 25, 2024
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