A former president of the Fishermen’s Co-operative wants more arrests after three French anglers were caught over the weekend for illegally fishing in Antigua & Barbuda’s waters.<\/p>\n
\u0093It’s about time we have more capturing of French fishermen in our waters because \u0085 in Guadeloupe they believe it is their right to fish in our waters, said Gerald Price.<\/p>\n
\u0093We need more capture of these fishermen and when we capture them we have to make an example of them.<\/p>\n
\u0093They must stop reaping our fish because in the short to long run we will have nothing for our children or grandchildren, he added.<\/p>\n
The three French anglers were caught by the Coast Guard over the weekend. They were fined a combined total of $40,000 for illegal fishing by the Minister of Agriculture. Failure to pay up will result in them being hauled before the courts.<\/p>\n
Local fishermen spotted the boat on which the trio was fishing on Friday, and summoned the Coast Guard.<\/p>\n
The men were intercepted by officers on patrol on one of the new safe board interceptors donated by the United States government last month.<\/p>\n
The men, who were represented by John Fuller, will be released from police custody upon payment of the fine.<\/p>\n
Price said it’s important harsh penalties are given to people illegally fishing in the country’s waters to deter others.<\/p>\n
\u0093Our fishing industry is being hampered by the French fishermen coming into our waters so I am extremely glad the Coast Guard has made a capture, said Price.<\/p>\n
\u0093I hope it’s not just a little slap in the hand and they go back to Guadeloupe; some example must be made so that other French fishermen must know to keep out of our waters, he added.<\/p>\n
Local fishermen have long complained of illegal fishing by Guadeloupe and Martinique fishermen.<\/p>\n
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