Thou Shalt Not Touch the Sturgeon of the Queen
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/3773171.stm
Police inquiry over sturgeon sale
Fisherman Robert Davies, who caught the sturgeon
A fisherman who caught a 10ft sturgeon off the Welsh coast is being investigated by police.
The fish - the source of caviar - was caught in Swansea Bay by Robert Davies, from Llanelli and sold at auction for £650 in Plymouth on Thursday.
Mr Davies said he had got the necessary permission from the Queen but wildlife officers say he has broken the law.
As they continue to investigate the allegations, officers have impounded the catch.
It is not illegal to catch or keep a sturgeon, providing it is offered to the Queen first and officers said if it had been given away for free or kept by the fisherman, no offence would have been committed.
(Much more at site, including photos...)
(Thanks to the Forteana list!)
Police inquiry over sturgeon sale
Fisherman Robert Davies, who caught the sturgeon
A fisherman who caught a 10ft sturgeon off the Welsh coast is being investigated by police.
The fish - the source of caviar - was caught in Swansea Bay by Robert Davies, from Llanelli and sold at auction for £650 in Plymouth on Thursday.
Mr Davies said he had got the necessary permission from the Queen but wildlife officers say he has broken the law.
As they continue to investigate the allegations, officers have impounded the catch.
It is not illegal to catch or keep a sturgeon, providing it is offered to the Queen first and officers said if it had been given away for free or kept by the fisherman, no offence would have been committed.
(Much more at site, including photos...)
(Thanks to the Forteana list!)
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