The Department of Environmental Supervision of the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture, in the framework of the fight against poaching, in the first 6 months of 2026, has implemented several preventive measures across the country.
The Environmental Supervision Department of Georgia shared glimpses of the preventive measures conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture across the country on its Official Facebook Page on July 1, 2026, Wednesday. The Department also shared a small note about the results.
In 2026, the employees of Adjara and Guria, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Shida Kartli and Mtskheta-Mtianeti regional authorities held preventive measures on rivers – Chorokhi, Tarchena, Enguri, Chkhoushi, Munchia, Khobistsali, Chanistsali, Lesistsali, Mtkvari, as well as on the lakes of Grigoleti, Poti and Basaleti, Sioni and Zhinvali reservoirs. The preventive measures were taken on the Tbilisi Sea by Environmental Patrol and Rapid Reaction employees.
As a result of the measures, a total of more than 3500 meters of net and up to 65 fish traps were removed – so-called “Godori“, “Faceri” and “Ochkhi“.
The fish caught in fish traps and nets were returned to the natural environment by the employees of the Department of Environmental Supervision.
Electric weapons threaten both the environment and the lives and health of people. Manufacturing, purchasing, storing, carrying, transferring, and confiscating electric weapons is punishable by law.
According to Article 300 of the Criminal Code, illegal fishing with electric weapons or other prohibited weapons is punishable by public labor for 320 to 400 hours and/or imprisonment for 2 to 4 years.
Fighting against poaching is one of the main priorities for the Department of Environmental Supervision. Crews across the country carry out 24-hour continuous patrols to prevent, detect, and investigate facts about illegal fishing and other environmental violations promptly.
At the same time, preventive measures are being taken, especially in locations where poaching incidents have been relatively common in recent years. Citizens can provide information about violations of the law on the Ministry’s hotline – 153, where an immediate response is made to each message.
