Lee Watts

Fisheries Enforcement/Intelligence Officer at Environment Agency all views are my own

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

If you missed seeing our fisheries enforcement officers on @ITVCentral last night you can catch-up here (18 minutes in).

Their work includes patrolling the river banks looking for illegal crayfish traps and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

https://t.co/8rYyetly8H

[Lee Watts @LeeWatts40]

@elonmusknews30 👍

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Two #TeamEA Water Bailiffs were assaulted during routine fishing licence checks.

Two adults – a father and son – pled guilty to offences including fishing without a licence and have been ordered to pay over £12,000 in fines and costs.

Read more: https://t.co/5p0aZJOAJH

[F.Stein @Steinbutt]

A man and a woman in France were arrested for transporting glass eels. They face a fine of 50,000 euros and 6 months in prison. These suspects are already known to have been involved in glass eel poaching. https://t.co/HdXyWsmGwF

[Lee Watts @LeeWatts40]

@DerbyshireRCT @Tracker_UK Top work you blood hounds

[Lee Watts @LeeWatts40]

@DerbyshireRCT @RuralCrimeTeam Excellent job all 👏

[Humberside Police - Rural Task Force @Humberbeat_RTF]

#RuralTaskForce Officers have been out patrolling the waterways engaging with members of the public as part of #OpTraverse a joint operation between Police and the Environment Agency #RuralCrime @EnvAgencyYNE @AnglingTrust @ukwildlifecrime

[UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) @ukwildlifecrime]

NWCU are working with Selectamark @selectadna security systems to protect #HenHarriers across the UK. Their forensic marking system will help protect these endangered birds from crime & bring those criminals responsible to justice. #OpOwl Together let's #EndBirdOfPreyPersecution

[Poaching and Hare Coursing Tactical Delivery Group @PoachingTDG]

Well done @LincsRuralCrime
Nice result

[F.Stein @Steinbutt]

30 kg of glass eels worth EUR 200,000 seized at Lisbon Airport. Interestingly, eels where destined for Senegal - likely just a hub to get them to Asia. https://t.co/YCeeRdprjG

[Lincolnshire Police Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) @LincsRuralCrime]

Please take the time to read this thread with our thanks.

While at the Wildlife and Rural Crime Conference 2023 we were happy to receive a certificate of recognition by the Poaching and Hare Coursing priority delivery group run by the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU)

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[Tom Baird @TomBairdAuthor]

Last week I was invited to speak @metpoliceuk Wildlife Crime training day. It was great to speak about Fisheries Legislation and how we can partnership work in the future to combat illegal fishing. 🐟🎣👮‍♂️

[Lee Watts @LeeWatts40]

Just attended the 33rd National Wildlife Crime Enforcers conference where law enforcers, statutory agencies and NGOs all gather to hear the latest views, approaches, successes and challenges of combating wildlife crime in the UK.

[Inland Fisheries Ireland @InlandFisherIE]

⚫️ Seizure of 2 #salmon and angling gear.

📍 Two people encountered illegally fishing in Co. #Donegal.

📁 Prosecution files being prepared by @InlandFisherIE

#IFIProtectingFish

[Nick Robinson - EA @NickRobinsonEA]

Fisheries officers recovered a dead otter caught in an illegal crayfish trap from the #river Thames. Otters have full legal protection. 2 traps were removed, both of which had no otter guards & unlicensed. @EnvAgencySE @EnvAgency

[Lee Watts @LeeWatts40]

Excellent result

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Europol has seized 25 tonnes of endangered eels destined for smuggling in Asia.

Experts believe gangs who are smuggling the lucrative fish are pushing it towards extinction.

https://t.co/Av2TSbA1gI

[Calverton Fish Farm @FishFarmEA]

If you are at @ChatsworthHouse this weekend, make sure you come over and see us and #teamEA on our stand. There’s plenty to check out 🐟

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

Our Fisheries Enforcement team joined up with @nottspolice for a patrol from Cromwell to Hazelford on the #RiverTrent.

Make sure you have a #fishing licence 👇
https://t.co/f5iTBUKXiq

Please call 24/7 on 0800 807060 if you have information on illegal fishing activities.

[Tom Baird @TomBairdAuthor]

I will be at Hanningfield Reservoir on the 26th, reading about Wensum's adventure 🐟