Read more about the article Over five tonnes of smuggled glass eels seized in Europe this year
Arrests have been made across Europe in the last year as Europol has co-ordinated action against eel smugglers. Image: Europol

Over five tonnes of smuggled glass eels seized in Europe this year

During the 2018-19 fishing season European law enforcement was able to seize 5789 kg of smuggled glass eels with an estimated value of €2000 per kilo. In total 154 suspected…

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Read more about the article Flagship police action as EUROPOL hits eel smuggling gangs
The Spanish authorities, including Nature Protection Service SEPRONA have led the way in taking action on smuggling endangered eels. Image: Guardia Civil/SEPRONA

Flagship police action as EUROPOL hits eel smuggling gangs

Speaking at a press conference, representatives of enforcement agencies EUROPOL, the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit and Spain’s Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) have stated that 15 million endangered eels have…

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