Powers of British sea-fishery officers to seize fish and fishing gear8

1

This article applies–

a

in Wales, and

b

to any relevant British fishing boat within the territorial sea adjacent to Wales,and

c

to any other fishing boat which is in the specified area.

2

Where this article applies, any British sea-fishery officer may seize –

a

any fish (including any receptacle which contains the fish) in respect of which the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that a relevant offence has been committed; and

b

any net or other fishing gear which the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect has been used in the course of the commission of such an offence.