Martinović: I am satisfied with the results of the fight against illegal activities and ecocrime in national parks

The director of the Public Enterprise National Parks of Montenegro (JPNPCG) Vladimir Martinović announced that he is satisfied with the results achieved recently in the fight against illegal activities and ecocrime in the national parks.

He said this on the occasion of the reaction of the protection service of the Skadar Lake National Park, which in cooperation with the Police Administration found one person in illegal fishing around six o'clock this morning, during which the boat, outboard motor, means of fishing with electricity and about 150 kilograms of fish were confiscated.

"Since the beginning of my mandate in the Public Enterprise for National Parks of Montenegro, the priority has been precisely the fight against all forms of illegal activities and ecocrime in the parks," states the statement signed by the director of JPNPCG Vladimir Martinović.

As he says, the results they have achieved recently show that they are on the right track.

"I am satisfied that in our work we have the support of other institutions, and I am particularly referring to the Police Directorate, the Environmental Protection Agency and the NGO sector," said Martinović.

He emphasized that he is proud of his colleagues from the Skadar Lake NP Protection Service and the Monitoring and Control Service, who achieve "incredible results" with their commitment and 24-hour work.

"Together, we showed that this country has a way to deal with illegal activities and preserve the most valuable territories for future generations. We are on the same task and with the same goal," concluded Martinović.

The JPNPCG recalled that a few days ago, four persons who were caught fishing with aggregates and spears at the Malo Blato location were handed over to the competent prosecutor's office for further action.

"The Public Company for National Parks of Montenegro launched the campaign "Stop poaching" in order to raise awareness of the importance of preserving Skadar Lake NP. In this fight, we also need the help of all citizens who can report irregularities they notice in the parks to the number 067/000- 825", the announcement concludes.