In an operation conducted at around 6:00 AM on April 11, 2024, the Coast Guard Station Eastern Palawan (CGSEP) successfully apprehended two fishing vessels, F/V Spring Beauty and F/V Lotus 02, for engaging in illegal fishing activities approximately 2.9 nautical miles southwest off Brgy Cocoro, Magsaysay, Palawan. Acting on a report from the Coast Guard Intelligence Group-Palawan (CGIG-PA), the CGSEP swiftly intercepted the vessels.

Upon immediate boarding and verification, the Maritime Law Enforcement Team confirmed that the vessels were conducting illegal fishing operations with the use of Purse Seine within the municipal waters of Magsaysay, Palawan. This action was in direct violation of Municipal Ordinance No. 2016-139 and Municipal Ordinance No. 2020-239.

Following the apprehension, the Coast Guard Station Eastern Palawan promptly summoned the apprehended fishing vessels for further investigation. Additionally, the CGSEP handed over the 35 crew members of the apprehended vessels to the Municipal Agriculture Office of Magsaysay, Palawan, for appropriate charges and disposition.

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