Illegal Fishing Gear Seized at Issyk-Kul

Марина Онегина Economy
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- As part of a raid conducted on January 16, 2026, by employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, illegal fishing gear was seized at Lake Issyk-Kul. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

During the inspection, an old Chinese synthetic net measuring 400 meters was found, which was used in violation of the legislation. This net could have caused significant harm to the fish stocks in the region.

“We strive to prevent illegal fishing, protect aquatic biological resources, and ensure the ecological safety of Lake Issyk-Kul,” the official statement notes.
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