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Illegal Fishing Gear Worth Shs1bn Destroyed on Lake George

Published by Nile Post 19 October 2026 at 15:10
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Illegal Fishing Gear Worth Shs1bn Destroyed on Lake George
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The Fisheries Protection Unit has destroyed 280 illegal boats, 30,000 monofilament nets and other prohibited equipment at Mahyoro Landing Site, as local leaders call for better patrol equipment to strengthen enforcement on Lake George.

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