Joint law enforcement authorities seized P1 million worth of illegal fishing equipment and arrested three suspects in the waters off Gasan, Marinduque on January 24.
The operation, coordinated by the Coast Guard Sub-Station Gasan and the Philippine National Police Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA) of Gasan, targeted illegal fishing activities in the municipal waters. The suspects were apprehended aboard the fishing banca Princess Aquarius, which was found to be engaged in unauthorized fishing.
During the operation, authorities confiscated key equipment, including a fishing banca valued at P500,000 a diesel engine worth P200,000, and fishing nets valued at P300,000.
The arrested individuals, all residents of Brgy. Daykitin, Buenavista, Marinduque, were found in violation of Section 6B of Republic Act No. 10654 (An Act to Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing).
