Reporting Suspicious Behaviour

Use the form below to report suspected illegal fishing activity or breaches of fisheries regulations within the NIFCA district. Reports are 100% confidential.

    Reporting suspicious behaviour

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    With 1,492 square kilometres of sea to monitor, NIFCA is grateful for the support of local communities and stakeholders to help prevent illegal fishing activity within the district.

    If you witness anything suspicious, please report it using the form on this page. Include the date and time of the incident, along with a description of what you observed, such as vessels, vehicles, fishing gear, or people involved.

    For your safety, please do not approach or attempt to intervene. Simply report what you have seen with as much detail as possible, and our enforcement officers will take over.

    Northumberland IFCA (NIFCA)
    8 Ennerdale Road
    Blyth
    Northumberland
    NE24 4RT
    United Kingdom

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