Fishermen in Elmina Complain Over the Ban of Light Fishing

Some fishermen at Elmina

The Secretary to the Chief Fisherman in Elmina, Mr. Robert Mensah, has expressed worry over the ban of the use of light for fishing.

He said the ban on the light fishing is affecting their businesses and appealed to the Government to give them an alternative, since the use of the light during fishing is not the only item that is prohibited in fishing.

Report says patrols have been intensified over the last few weeks over light fishing and that officers chased fishermen who were using lights to fish on the high seas.

Meanwhile, the Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Andoh Kwofie, says police will continue to be present at the various beaches to ensure that fishermen will not use ban equipments during fishing.