Sorong, Ekuatorial – Sorong district court decided to blow up a vessel proved to fish bombing while its crews and captain were sentenced for four to six years in prison, said head of Criminal Unit of Sorong district court, Danang P. Miharjo, on Wednesday (15/4).
“The culprits have been sentenced and we will destroy the evidences, including the vessel along with fish bomb, bomb fuze, battery, fishnet, fishing pole and fish,” said Mihardjo adding that the court had sentenced Karno, Awin and others on April 2, 2015.
Furthermore, Miharjo said that information on fish bombing has been conducted by ministry of marine and fisheries, unfortunately, illegal fishing and fish bombing were usually done by fishermen outside Papua.
“We hope that destroying fish bomber vessels, it would give deterrent effect for others considering on its effects [on environment,” said Rudi R. Laku, head of Sorong marine and fisheries agency. “The agency has been given information for fishermen and communities.” Niken Proboretno