British-registered vessel detained for alleged fishing breaches
20/10/2004 - 12:54:51The Irish Naval Service has detained a British-registered vessel off the south-west coast for alleged breaches of fishing regulations.
The Bergur was intercepted by the LE Niamh around 70 miles south-west of Valentia this morning and is being escorted to Castletownbere for inspection by Department of the Marine officials.
A Spanish vessel was detained by the LE Niamh off Loop Head yesterday morning, also on suspicion of breaching fishing regulations.
