SIX ANGLERS have been brought to book by the Environment Agency for illegally fishing in Frant Lakes, Frant, and Tan Yard Fishery, Danehill, both in Kent.
They were prosecuted and fined at Lewes Magistrates' Court for fishing without licences between May 26 and July 26.
Steven Franks, aged 30, of Granville Road, Sidcup, Lance Lingham, aged 34, of Holmdale Road, Chislehurst, Craig Howser, aged 29, of Anthony Road, Welling, Adam Russel, aged 20, of Bournewood Road, Orpington, Eddie Roberts, aged 23, of Mounthurst Road, Hayes, and Nathan Reilly, aged 22, of Foxbury Close, Orpington, were all fined. They each paid costs of £80 and fines from £40 to £60.
Full rod licences cost £20 for adults and £5 for juniors for a year. They can be obtained from post-offices, over the internet at www.environment-agency.gov.uk or by calling 08701 662662.
October 25, 2001 15:11
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