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Dominican poachers caught
#Dominican, October 9, 2023 – Several Dominican fishermen were caught in the midst of poaching from the Turks and Caicos waters last week.
A report from the Fisheries and Maritime Department and Marine Police, indicated the illegal fishermen were spotted in the vicinity of Bush Cay on September 18th. The men were arrested and around six bags of fish recovered. 
“We will not tolerate illegal fishing activities that threaten the delicate balance of our marine environment and the livelihoods of our people,” says Josephine Connolly, Minister with responsibility for Fisheries and Resources.