The Coastal Control Unit seized on May 9, 3,240 kilos of sardines, 'Sardina pilchardus', in the fishing port of Matosinhos, reveals the National Republican Guard (GNR) in a statement.
The said apprehension took place within the scope of an inspection action at the fishing port of Matosinhos "with a view to verifying compliance with the rules established for the capture of sardines", reveals the note.
The Guard military found that a vessel had tried to sell fish that had been caught by another vessel at auction.
"The master of the vessel, a 41-year-old man, was identified and a notice of administrative offense was drawn up for non-compliance with the rules established for the capture of sardines, with this offense being punishable by a maximum fine of 25,000 euros", the letter reads. .
The seized fish was subjected to a hygiene check and subsequently sold at auction, with the result of the sale being subject to the order of the process.
The sardine, 'Sardina pilchardus', is a resource of strategic interest for Portuguese fisheries, for the canning industry and for exports of fish and sea products, recalls the GNR.
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