Battambang: Local authorities crack down on illegal fishing in Sangkae District and confiscated illegal tools of fishing trade. 3,500 meters of electrical fishing net, fishing blocks and pillar. Fishery Administration officials burned it afterwards.

Sources from the authorities say that the operation took place on Thursday at Boeung Sros and Veal Sa points in Sangkae district, Battambang. The group has released around 100 kilograms of mixed fish.

Efforts to eliminate unlawful fishing practices have been positive overall.Villagers who fish have been encouraged to educate themselves on what methods of fishing are legal. However, authorities in Battambang say, future infractions will be punished, with offenders facing possible jail time and heavy fines.