More than 1,000 checks were conducted over the past ten days alone.
Since January, the Agency has drawn up over 4,000 statements for administrative violations. Sanctions range between BGN 600 and 8,000 as per the latest amendments to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act adopted in August.
Consumption of fish and fish products in Bulgaria hovers around 5-6 kg per capita annually, according to data by the National Statistical Institute (NSI).