Inspection seizes 272 kg of pirarucu and tambaqui in reserves in AM; fish is donated to communities

Of the total seized, 129 kilos were tambaqui and 143 kilos pirarucu. Tambaqui is in the closed season, which runs from October 1st to March 30th. Arapaima can only be sold when it comes from authorized management areas for the species.

According to information provided to g1 by Ibama server Cícero Furtado, the person responsible for the fish was fined R$6,840. In addition to the fish, the vessel used to transport illegal fish was also seized.

After inspection, the fish was donated to residents of riverside communities that make up the reserve. According to Ibama, donations prioritize families affected by severe river drought and problems caused by forest fires in the inspected regions.

Operation Gaspar has no scheduled end date and inspection actions must continue in the region that covers the municipalities of Anori, Tapauá, Beruri and Coari. With more than 1 million hectares, it is the fourth largest state reserve in Amazonas.