Angler convicted of fisheries offence

Thomas Grujo (48) of Crumlin Road Belfast was convicted on September 3 at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court of angling without the appropriate licence.

Mr Grujo was found guilty and fined a total of £265 which consisted of a fine of £250 with an offender levy of £15.

Mr Grujo was observed fishing at Kinnego on the southern shore of Lough Neagh on the 5 December 2023. He was fishing with three rods with a fourth rod in fishing order and ready for use. When asked for his licence he stated he didn’t have one.

DAERA Inland Fisheries enforcement is committed to pursue those who fish illegally without obtaining the correct license and permits. If you are aware or suspect illegal fishing, you should contact DAERA Inland Fisheries on 0300 200 7860 or outside office hours contact 0800 807 060.

Notes to editors: 

1. Being in possession of an unlicensed fishing engine (rods) is an offence under Section 41(2) of the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966.
2. A fishing engine, is any net instrument or device, used for the capture or killing of fish.
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