Operation Semana Santa begins next Thursday (28). Routinely, the aim is to reinforce inspections in rivers on dates close to Holy Week, due to the religious tradition of consuming fish.
Between the 28th and 31st of March 2024, the 1st Environmental Military Police Battalion will mobilize 186 police officers in the 15 Subunits of the Paraguay Basin in order to contain the practice of predatory fishing and monitor activities related to native fishing resources.
Throughout the inspection, river and land patrols will be carried out, along with strategic police blockades, aiming not only to prevent infractions, but also to raise public awareness about the environmental laws in force.
In addition to preventing irregularities or environmental crimes that may occur, the action also helps to ensure the protection of aquatic ecosystems and the preservation of biodiversity.
Alert – The PMA Command warns people to use natural resources within what the legislation allows, as the administrative and criminal penalties related to environmental infractions are extremely restrictive, with penalties that can reach six years in prison. Fines can reach R$50 million.
It is important that the population who will purchase fish, a common occurrence during Holy Week, pay close attention to its origin. Buy fish from authorized establishments, which can prove its origin and require a product invoice. Do not buy from street vendors, or on roadsides, as the penalties for those who purchase, transport, or practice predatory fishing are extremely restrictive.
In the criminal area, people are taken to police stations, charged with committing a crime and, if convicted, may face a sentence of one to three years in detention (Federal Law No. 9,605/12/2/1998). At the administrative level, the fine is R$700.00 to R$100,000.00, plus R$20.00 per kilo of irregular fish (Federal Decree nº 6,514/22/7/2008). It is still possible to seize all fishing products, gear, vehicles, boats and engines in both instances.
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