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

8.—(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.