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