Raids aka Spawning Operation were carried out in regional specially protected natural reservations of the Republic of Tatarstan

     From April 25 to June 10 the State Environment Protection Inspectors of the Republic of Tatarstan detected 190 violations of environmental laws on the protected water area of the Republic of Tatarstan. 70 reports on administrative offence under the Article 8.39 of the Administrative Offences Code of Russia were drawn up.  10 records for initiation of criminal cases were handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan.

      During the operation 228 tools for illegal use of natural resources including 151 network, as well as 39.2 kg of fish and 6 floating crafts were seized from environmental law offenders.

     Over a period of operation the individuals were imposed the penalties in the total amount of 171 thousand rubles; the offenders have to pay 56.1 thousand rubles for the damage caused.