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Taranaki fishery officers seized 338 illegally harvested pāua, including 199 undersized ones, from a closed zone, leading to expected prosecutions.
Taranaki fishery officers, with police support, intercepted individuals near Rahotu and Opunake who had illegally harvested hundreds of pāua from a closed zone running from Tapuae to Taungatara Streams, a ban in place until December 2026 to protect shellfish stocks.
The operation followed a tip about suspicious activity, including a suspicious vehicle, and came after a prior night’s catch of 118 pāua, 16 undersized.
Authorities seized 338 pāua, including 199 undersized ones, and confirmed all six suspects are expected to face prosecution.
Fisheries New Zealand emphasized that illegal harvesting harms sustainable fisheries and urged the public to follow rules, use the free NZ Fishing Rules App, and report violations via the 0800 4 POACHER hotline.
Los oficiales de pesca de Taranaki incautaron 338 pāua capturados ilegalmente, incluidos 199 de menor tamaño, de una zona cerrada, lo que llevó a los procesamientos esperados.